Sociology in Hollywood

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the storyline of the movie "Devil's Advocate" that illustrates how money can be the root of all evil. The paper shows how the main protagonist's change in social class and increase in power greatly alters his values and priorities. The paper emphasizes the roles that power, class, religion, social status and family play in one's life. The paper emphasizes that money and power is not worth the loss of everything and everyone one holds dear.

From the Paper:

"Hollywood may be known for scandals, drugs, and deviance but there is one thing they are good at: portraying reality. Films are one of the best sociological outlets to see the concepts of sociology in a clear cut way. Even though they are not usually realistic stories, films give people a way to watch and understand every aspect of a situation. Every facial expression, every gossiping conversation, every detail of the story is accessible throughout the film. They bring to light problems in society such as stereotypes and prejudices, different economic and social classes, and corrupt behavior; as well as help us understand the cultures and religions of the group being portrayed."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Henslin, James M. (2007). Sociology: A down to earth approach 2d. Boston, Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon

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