CAT- American History X In this paper‚ I will use CAT (Communication Accommodation Theory) to explain how convergence‚ divergence‚ and intergroup contact are illustrated within the film American History X. Convergence in CAT refers to the accommodativeness‚ the process concerned with how we both reduce and magnify communication differences between people in interaction. Talking about convergence‚ people tend to enhance interpersonal similarities and reduce uncertainties. The effect of converging
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COMMUNICATION ACCOMMODATION THEORY By Irfan and Kais It’s also called the CAT ◦ …. But not this kind of cat CAT? When speakers interact‚ they adjust their speech‚ their vocal patterns‚ and their gestures to accommodate others. What influenced the birth of the theory? Social Identity Theory A theory that proposes a person’s identity and is shaped by the groups to which he or she belongs (Tajfel & Turner‚ 1970). Communication Accommodation Theory In-groups ◦ Groups in which a person feels
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Communication Accommodation Theory Communication between two people from different groups is often accommodated in the way of speaking to gain approval. Howard Giles first introduced this theory in 1973 and it has been held true since (Griffin‚ 2012‚ p.394). His theory specifically focuses on the nonverbal adjustments of rate of speech‚ pauses‚ and accent. Giles and other communication scholars believe that communication accommodation is used to seek appreciation of those from diverse cultures
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Reading about Communication Accommodation Theory‚ I was capable of applying every conflict or conversation I have participated in with all my relationships. I have experienced all of the different accommodations in most conversations I have had like talking about an the way our coach was treating us with a teammate‚ discussing with a colleague about meat consumption‚ and the issues upon Women’s Rights. These sort of conversations contained different tones‚ but I evaluated and adapted to fit the correct
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Theory Assignment on American History X This movie tells the story of a young man‚ from Southern California‚ that is the product of several unfortunate incidents‚ and his misguided search trying to answer the question why his life is the way it is. I. Daniel appeared to be dealing with the adolescent stage. Daniel seems to have developed his sense of self worth by mimicking his older brother. Daniels significant relationships‚ since his brothers incarceration has been derricks old friends (the
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American History X “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil” was a wise phase once uttered by Hannah Arendt. I love this quote because is perfectly describes the two boys from “American History X‚” Danny and Derek. These two boys have seen and done it all when it comes to hate groups‚ as both were members of a neo-nazi hate group. Neo- Nazi hate groups use authoritarian‚ scapegoat‚ normative‚ and exploitation theories to justify
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American History X Application Paper Lamar Booker Drawing concepts from two theorists‚ Dubois and Weber‚ I intend to grasp their concepts out of the film American History X and draw examples to explain their concepts and how they can apply to social practices. “Stereotypes and Slippery slopes were another way DuBois approaches cultural oppression. “Stereotypes rely on categorizing large groups of people in particular ways even without any personal knowledge or experience
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Defining Something by What It Is Not in American History X His racist cheeks are covered in tears as he is interviewed about his father’s recent death. Derek pours his emotions out to the bewildered interviewer for the local news channel expressing‚ “Decent hard working Americans like my dad are getting rubbed out by social parasites” and as the reporter is confused Derek responds with’ “…blacks‚ browns‚ yellow whatever”. Before his father passed away he had been shoving extremely prejudicial views
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American History X "American History X" is an unflattering and often disturbing look at the roots and consequences of racism. American History X is one of the best movies to address the existence of racism in the most straight forward manner. Like the hard reality that it attempts to mirror‚ there are no easy answers or simple solutions offered in this cautionary tale. Instead‚ it portrays the scourge of racism as a widespread problem‚ decaying and feeding upon itself‚ resulting in unfriendly consequences
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Assessment Type 1: Written Text Analysis Film Review American History X American History X directed by Tony Kaye expresses to the audience the process of change in the beliefs of Derek Vinyard. He begins the film as a violent young man and due to his father’s racist views he then develops his own‚ Derek is portrayed as becoming the leader of the Neo-Nazi organisation and claiming his leadership at a basketball game against the local blacks. There are two protagonists in the film‚ also coming from
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