Visual Imagination

Charlie ThornSociology 100-001

1) Does the “perfect body” the media promotes effect the way young girls in our society strive to look?

2) Does Hollywood's obsession with being thin lead to eating disorders that many young girls in our society suffer from?

1) How does the media influence underage drinking in our society?

1) In today's society why is there so much pressure on teens to drink in order to “fit in?”

11) Why do many teens in today’s society feel sex is an essential part of a relationship?

2) Does the knowledge of STD’s and AIDS influence couples in our society to use proper protection?

1) Is the demand for fast food one of the main reasons behind obesity in America?

2) Does the convenience of fast food take away from essential family time?

1) Why does expressing ones religious beliefs in public cause so much controversy?

2) How has religion impacted and changed our society?

1) How do video games effect the increasing numbers of child obesity in our society?

2) Does the television keep kids from the daily physical activity they need?

1) Do young teens choose to get abortions because of the fact that society looks down upon teen pregnancy?

2) Why are children born to teens in our society both socially and economically disadvantaged?

1) Does social class play a role in drug use?

2) Does the use of drugs impact the number of high school drop-outs in our society?

1) Does affirmative action promote racism against the mainstream in our society?

2) Is the minority in our society less likely to succeed than the mainstream white male?

1) Does rap music influence the way teens dress in our society?

2) How does the media affect gang violence in lower class areas?