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Family Influence in 13th Documentary Analysis

The document discusses how the filmmaker used qualitative research methods like expert opinions and historical footage to examine racism in the US. It also explores how social institutions both oppressed and empowered black communities, and how the documentary depicts the conflict between white supremacists inflicting violence and black communities.

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Family Influence in 13th Documentary Analysis

The document discusses how the filmmaker used qualitative research methods like expert opinions and historical footage to examine racism in the US. It also explores how social institutions both oppressed and empowered black communities, and how the documentary depicts the conflict between white supremacists inflicting violence and black communities.

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Running head: REFERENCE GROUPS AND 13TH DOCUMENTARY

Reference Groups and 13th Documentary

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Reference Groups and 13th Documentary

Q1. The reference group that I emulate is my family specifically because they have significantly

shaped the way I view the world. My value system is significantly shaped by my family, since

they were the first people who I learnt to interact with before starting school. I came to realize

how much impact the socialization process has on my world perception as well as the impact that

it has on my belief and value system. As much as I am older now, I have come to learn how

distinctively different my view of the world can be when compared to some of my peers while it

is very compatible with my siblings’. Some of the things that I had initially considered common

knowledge turned out to be valuable information to some of the people who I interacted with. I

have had a chance to interact with people from different socioeconomical backgrounds as well as

those from different age groups and ethnicities. These interactions have made me realize how big

of an impact my family has had on the way I view the world as well as on my behavior patterns.

So often have I found myself reacting the same way my sibling or mother would to an

experience. I am forever grateful to my family, especially my parents, whose instructions never

seem to depart from my memory. I strive to emulate the principles that they have taught me to

date, especially during times of conflict or when I am experiencing a dilemma. Evaluating my

behavior in light of the standards and principles of my family is crucial to my identity. I am

always keen to know what my parents think of a big step that I take in life, whether it relates to

my personal development or familial relations.

Q2. Qualitative research methods were used to support the documentary’s main ideas. The

directors of the documentary seek expert opinions from different scholars as well as highlight

some of the pertinent issues related to racism in the United States through the documentaries,

films and songs from the 20th century.


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2. Social institutions played many important roles in the documentary that include policy

enactment, victimization and oppression, liberation and empowerment. Accordingly, the

government as an institution enacted laws that propagated racism especially in the South. Groups

such as the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) actively victimized, oppressed and lynched members of the

Black community for petty offenses. While some of the members of the Black community were

wrongfully accused, thousands of them died while the government made no interventions to

address these atrocities. However, social institutions such as the church through religion and

educational institutions also empowered members of the Black community with knowledge

concerning their rights – actions which subsequently led to the Civil Rights Movement.

3. In reference to the documentary, whites and Blacks are in conflict wherein white supremacists

inflict pain and torture on members of the Black community based on racial differences. This

oppression further stems from the abolishment of slavery, where the Black community acted as a

significant asset to the generation of wealth. Essentially, the documentary shows how racism has

led to atrocities such as lynching and mass incarceration.

4. Some of the symbols observed in the documentary include the KKK symbol and attire, which

were not only indicative of white supremist but also implied that Black people’s lives was

endangered.

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The documentary highlights that social institutions like the government and groups such as the KKK played roles in perpetuating racism through policy enactment and acts of victimization, oppression, and lynching of Black community members. On the other hand, institutions like churches and educational organizations empowered the Black community by educating them on their rights, fostering movements like the Civil Rights Movement .

The documentary exposes contradictions in the American justice system by showing how laws and institutions meant to protect citizens have, instead, facilitated the victimization and oppression of Black people. Despite the legal framework for justice, systemic racism and biased enforcement reveal a disparity between the ideal of justice and the lived reality for marginalized communities .

Churches and educational institutions play dual roles of empowerment and education within the Black community, offering knowledge about rights and fostering the confidence needed to combat racial oppression. These institutions provide a foundation for activism, reflected in the support of movements like the Civil Rights Movement, thereby helping disrupt systemic oppression .

Personal reflections on familial influence underscore the profound impact of socialization on cultural identity and worldview, complementing the documentary's broader discourse on systemic racism. By examining how family shapes perceptions, the testimony mirrors the documentary's portrayal of how systemic forces condition attitudes towards race, thus integrating personal and institutional perspectives .

Reference groups, such as family, shape an individual's value system and worldview from an early age. These groups influence personal beliefs, behavior patterns, and reactions to experiences. Interaction with different socio-economic and cultural groups further highlights the significant impact of one's familial reference group on personal identity and world perception .

The abolition of slavery disturbed the existing socioeconomic dynamics as Blacks, once significant assets for wealth generation, now faced systematic oppression and racism. This is reflected in continued acts of violence and systemic racism, as white supremacists sought to maintain dominance and control over Blacks despite the formal end of slavery .

Racial symbols like the KKK attire powerfully shape public perceptions by embedding fear and division within societal narratives. These symbols perpetuate a historical memory of oppression and bolster racist ideologies, influencing how societies construct and interpret race relations. The depiction of such symbols ensures ongoing dialogue about racial equity and historical accountability .

Qualitative research methods in the documentary include expert interviews and historical footage to provide depth and context to the ongoing issues of racism in America. By highlighting expert perspectives and past societal patterns, the documentary presents a compelling narrative that illustrates the persistence and evolution of racial issues in the United States .

The documentary uses historical instances of racism, such as lynching and segregation laws, to draw parallels to modern issues of mass incarceration and racial profiling. It demonstrates a continuity of systemic oppression whereby historical injustices set precedents for contemporary social issues, highlighting the persisting, cyclical nature of racism .

Symbols like the KKK attire in the documentary underscore themes of white supremacy and racism, amplifying the narrative of fear endured by the Black community. These symbols serve as visual cues to the terror and threat posed by white supremacists historically, reinforcing the dangerous environment for Blacks reflected throughout the documentary .

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