Boyz N The Hood Role Model
Introduction
I had the opportunity to watch the film, Boyz N the Hood. While watching this film I was able to make connections to not only cultural problems which happen inside of the classroom, but problems that happen without. Throughout the entirety of this film the viewer is face to face with the decisions that make each character who they are and ultimately shape their future. What I noticed from an educational standpoint is that students need three things to be successful, the first being a positive and caring role model, the second is acceptance by their community and the third a sense of responsibility. The two themes which stood out most was whether or not these aspects were being applied to the child or not.
Role Model
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This is true because not only do the characters have to worry about growing up and making something of themselves, but they also have to stay alive in their dangerous neighborhood. Responsibility isn’t necessary a separate aspect to student success, but it is an aspect that comes from the both combined. We see responsibility portrayed by three different characters in this film. The three levels are responsibilities are directly proportionate based on the community life and role models which were placed into their lives. Trey, who comes from a good home and support system, takes on more responsibility than others. He demonstrates this by getting job, good grades in school and looking out not only for his friends but those around him. The next level is a moderate level of responsibility, which is displayed by Ricky Baker. Ricky loves football, and the only way he can play is if he makes good grades. This is sometimes hard to do for him because although his mother is supportive, he has a family of his own. Spending most of his time focusing on football and his child he takes on the trait of responsibility of his own life. Last, the lowest level of responsibility is Doughboy. Doughboy often displays reckless behavior and conforms to the outside world because that is all he has. His family is not supportive and he dropped out of high school. He shows minimal levels of responsibility and would rather break the rules than do the right
I had the opportunity to watch the film, Boyz N the Hood. While watching this film I was able to make connections to not only cultural problems which happen inside of the classroom, but problems that happen without. Throughout the entirety of this film the viewer is face to face with the decisions that make each character who they are and ultimately shape their future. What I noticed from an educational standpoint is that students need three things to be successful, the first being a positive and caring role model, the second is acceptance by their community and the third a sense of responsibility. The two themes which stood out most was whether or not these aspects were being applied to the child or not.
Role Model
A role model …show more content…
This is true because not only do the characters have to worry about growing up and making something of themselves, but they also have to stay alive in their dangerous neighborhood. Responsibility isn’t necessary a separate aspect to student success, but it is an aspect that comes from the both combined. We see responsibility portrayed by three different characters in this film. The three levels are responsibilities are directly proportionate based on the community life and role models which were placed into their lives. Trey, who comes from a good home and support system, takes on more responsibility than others. He demonstrates this by getting job, good grades in school and looking out not only for his friends but those around him. The next level is a moderate level of responsibility, which is displayed by Ricky Baker. Ricky loves football, and the only way he can play is if he makes good grades. This is sometimes hard to do for him because although his mother is supportive, he has a family of his own. Spending most of his time focusing on football and his child he takes on the trait of responsibility of his own life. Last, the lowest level of responsibility is Doughboy. Doughboy often displays reckless behavior and conforms to the outside world because that is all he has. His family is not supportive and he dropped out of high school. He shows minimal levels of responsibility and would rather break the rules than do the right