Taft College Criminal Justice Questions Discussion

Part 1

Do you think that current police interrogation practices, which allow for psychological MANIPULATION (e.g., Mutt and Jeff routine, fabricating evidence, psychological appeals, etc.), should be more strictly controlled by the courts? Why or why not?

Part 2

In your opinion, should cigarette manufacturers be required to use the graphic warning labels proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the passage of the Family Smoking and Prevention Act 2009?

Part 3

Sociologists of sport have long noted the lack of coverage of women’s sport in mainstream news media, more importantly the lack of respectful, serious coverage of women’s sport, especially for female athletes of color.

Based on the reading, Not about the Game Contempory Media.pdf, indicates that mainstream news media framing of the event, reminds audiences that female athletes’ looks matter, and racist notions of beauty remain alive and well.

Give 3 specific examples that demonstrate the legitimacy of this notion. List and explain why?

Part 4

Watch the following video:

If Women’s Roles in Ads Were Played By Men (Links to an external site.)

Why do you think it is acceptable to portray women in this way but is awkward/humorous to view men in the same situation?

Based on what you have learned in this module, does this same portrayal occur with sport? Why? Do you think this is okay?