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The Power Of Belief: Intersection Of Psychology And Sociology, Refaa Aziz
The Power Of Belief: Intersection Of Psychology And Sociology, Refaa Aziz
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This project examines the power of belief (both in terms of believing in others and believing in oneself).
The Single Dimensional Deviant: The Socialization We Receive Concerning Disabled Bodies, Coral Sky
The Single Dimensional Deviant: The Socialization We Receive Concerning Disabled Bodies, Coral Sky
Sociology Student Work Collection
The socialization process cultivates an environment where individuals can assimilate to the upheld societal beliefs and norms. When we look at this socialization process through the lens of disability, we will find a multifaceted set of beliefs that predict the treatment those with disabilities receive and the perpetuated perceptions concerning the disabled community. The media plays a sizeable role in shaping the beliefs, norms, and attitudes that wider society adheres to. Through critically analyzing the media consumed, it becomes intelligible that there is an inextricable link between disability and disadvantageous stereotypes. For instance, the films "Me Before You," directed by …