Comas-Díaz / Abdulrehman / Wedding Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism

Using Films and Television to Understand Culture and Social Justice
2026
ISBN: 978-1-61676-494-4
Verlag: Hogrefe Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 216 Seiten

Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism invites readers on a journey to understand culture using stories from film and television. Highlighting hundreds of compelling examples, this thought-provoking book explores issues of cultural identity, prejudice, social justice, and the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the increasingly multicultural societies of our globalized world. Perfect for students of multicultural psychology, socially conscious professionals, and film and television buffs, it offers insightful reflections and discussion questions that deepen the understanding of cultural diversity. Human behavior is shaped by culture(s), and this book shows how films and television can enlighten us, foster personal growth, and increase cultural awareness – all while being entertaining.

Zielgruppe

Psychologists, mental health practitioners, social workers, equality advocates, counselors, researchers, students, moviegoers, general audience

Autoren/Hrsg.

Comas-Díaz, Lillian

Abdulrehman, Rehman

Wedding, Danny

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturpolitik, Kulturmanagement
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Minderheiten, Interkulturelle & Multikulturelle Fragen
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gewalt und Diskriminierung: Soziale Aspekte