Sociology
THE MAGIC OF NIGERIASociology Performing Arts Death & Dying Anthropology African Studies
This video explores the vitality of ancient African traditions regarding the links between
life and death.
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TROKOSI: WIFE OF THE GODSAfrican Studies Anthropology Human Sexuality Religion & Spirituality Sociology Women's Studies
Examines the West African religious institution of trokosi, where young women are
chosen to serve an indefinite period of servitude for crimes committed long ago by their
grandparents and even great-grandparents.
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ZANDILE: IN THE LIGHT OF UBUNTUAfrican Studies Sociology Women's Studies
Examines the social and political struggle of South Africa's black community today, when
they must deal with the after-effects of decades of apartheid rule.
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THE DOUBLE DAYLabor Studies Sociology Women's Studies Directed by Women
A look at working women in Latin America and their efforts to achieve equality in the
home and workplace. Most combine their participation in the labor market with their
family functions as mothers and wives, thus working a `double day.'
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TOO MUCH, TOO SOON
Profiles Sue Ann McKean, one of the most charismatic personalities involved in women's
bodybuilding, who sees herself not as an athlete but as an artist. Amidst the controversy
the sport arouses over society's notions of appropriate gender roles, McKean argues that
bodybuilding for women does not diminish their femininity but develops their sense of
self-sufficiency and self-assertiveness.
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WE DIG COALWomen's Studies Sociology Labor Studies Economics American Studies Directed by Women
Examines the situation of women coal miners in the U.S., their struggle to be hired, their
day-to-day lives in the mines, the economic necessity that first made them seek work as
miners, and the opposition they face from their families, the community and their male
coworkers.
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COMING OUTAmerican Studies Dance Sociology
This cinema-verite documentary examines one of America's most exclusive and enduring
social traditions--the debutante ball. The film focuses on the National Debutante Cotillion
at the Washington Hilton, following the preparations of Jill Schweitzer, one of the new
generation of debs who see beyond the traditional ritual to the valuable career and
business connections that can be made.
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LA OPERACIONHealth Latin-American Studies Latino Studies Spanish Language Sociology Women's Studies Directed by Women
Puerto Rico has the highest incidence of female sterilization
in the world. Over one-third of all Puerto Rican women of
childbearing age have been sterilized. So common is the
operation that it is simply known as ‘la operacion.'
Using newsreels and excerpts from government propaganda
films, plus interviews with Puerto Rican women, doctors,
birth control specialists and politicians, this film
explores the controversial use of sterilization as a means
of population control.
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ABORTION: STORIES FROM NORTH AND SOUTHAsian Studies Health Irish Studies Latino Studies Political Science Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Women's Studies Directed by Women
Each year, an estimated 30 to 55 million women throughout the world obtain induced
abortions. More than half of these abortions are illegal and an estimated 84,000 of them
result in death. This cross-cultural survey shows how abortion transcends race, religion
and social class, and how differences in the practice and perception of abortion are mainly
in the degree of secrecy and danger accompanying it.
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LIVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACKCriminal & Law Health Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Women's Studies Directed by Women
Interweaves the stories of six women who were profoundly affected by the choices
available to them prior to the legalization of abortion. The influence of family, friends, and
the prevailing sexual mores of the period are explored through each woman's discussion of
her pregnancy and sense of choice.
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MISS...OR MYTH?American Studies Sociology Women's Studies
Examines beauty pageants and the images of women they promote, allowing both pageant
supporters and protestors to express their viewpoints. The film focuses on the Miss
California Beauty Pageant and the emotionally charged debate that has occurred in
recent years.
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THE FLAPPER STORYAmerican Studies American History Sociology Women's Studies Directed by Women
Offers a lively mixture of contemporary interviews and archival film footage in a
thoughtful examination of the social phenomenon of the `flapper,' the provocative `New
Woman' of America's Roaring '20s.
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