In short, people can best be categorized at a glance as representing who they choose to associate with in their day to day interactions. ... The same argument can be made for children who may be named after a father. ... There is a plethora of statistics validating the argument that broken homes lead to instability within the psyche of boys who inevitably become men assuming they live to see manhood. This is an especially strong point within the black community where statistics point to a higher rate children growing up in single parent homes. However, nothing is 100% but the research does poi...

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Using Galinski's six stages of parenthood it can be said that despite the absence of Myra's mother and father in the film, they are in what Galinski classifies as the the fourth stage or the "The Interpretive Stage-, at this point in her life Myra's mother is faced with having to no only interpret the world to her but also the circumstances surrounding her fear of being thrown out of school and maybe even the country. ... Myra is at the point in her life where her world extends beyond the home to the school as evident by her participation in the student council, recognition from...

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The encoder uses a close-up first person camera shot (See appendix 1) to draw the decoders' attention to the comparison between the balanced portions of healthy, home-made food with that of the larger, unhealthier meals which are consumed by the grandson. This theme of differences is further seen as the narrative portrays grandpa as someone who can enjoy his meals in a relaxed manner. ... Although the advert has been created to influence its audience with a particular message, many different readings can be taken thus highlighting how a wide variety of audiences can react differently to ...

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However, this view can be criticised due to a growing age of family diversity, and abuse within relationships. ... When looking through the eyes of Murdock, it is easy to see the benefits of the family, although, his outdated views can be critiqued due to the lack of consideration to other aspects under the umbrella of 'family' such as homosexuality, domestic violence and poverty. ... It then goes without saying that any media coverage directed on issues such as homosexuality can create a split view on the matter causing a divide between societies. ...

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