“To kill a mockingbird”

 

In 4 pages, write a review and critique of the presentation of a social problem as depicted in “To kill a mockingbird”. Based on available research, critique the depiction of the social problem, and include the following elements: the objective conditions of the problem (what is the scope of the problem, who is affected by the problem, what effect does the problem have on the lives of those affected, how has the problem changed over time); the subjective concerns of the problem (how does society view the problem, how are those affected viewed by society). Use your sociological imagination (that is, seeing the connection between self and world, history and biography, and the connection between issues and troubles in the formulation of your paper. Your paper should have at least three (3) references to scholarly works, and these references must be cited in ASA (American Sociological Association) style. A style guide will be provided.

 

To Kill a Mockingbird

 

Despite having sold more than 40 million copies, To Kill a Mockingbird is still one of the most
banned books in American school curriculum. This is based in its adult theme and charged
language.
Now that you have viewed this version (which is almost identical to the novel), what do you
think about his ban? Please respond to the following prompt, using the film study, and two
other academic/reliable sources. In your essay, use cited text examples from both research
sources as well as the film.
Should Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird be banned in middle and high schools? Why
or why not?