Analysis

This assignment is based on the documentary “Boys of Baraka”

This assignment is a combination of demonstration of mastery of content as well as application of content to the characters/circumstances in the film. All written assignments require understanding of theoretical concepts and materials presented in classroom and readings. This paper is an opportunity for you to apply what you have been learning this semester.

Your paper should be an analysis, not a film review. You are expected to apply acquired knowledge to your understanding of the development of the characters you’ve chosen. This paper is about interlocking systems and the probable systemic impact on your characters’ development. Do not use sources such as Wikipedia, or sites that provide pseudoeducational information. Use professional scholarly journals and textbooks only!

For this essay, you are required to view the film The Boys of Baraka and to submit an essay that responds to the following prompts:

Define Bronfenbrenner’s ecological perspective, including all five (5) levels of systems, and make note of each of the systems as they are expressed in the film.
Choose two (2) of the main characters (among the “boys”). Then apply a multidimensional and life cycle perspective to discuss how each system interacts with these characters to inform their functioning and development. Compare and/or contrast the differences or similarities between the environmental factors of these two characters.
Make sure to include the environmental press, the interlocking circles of risk, as well as elements of resource and resilience.
Include any value conflicts and personal biases that may have emerged for you while viewing the film.
You may use any and all required readings as well as four additional peer-reviewed journal articles.

This paper should be presented in a scholarly fashion using sixth-edition APA style citations and references. Make sure to include an introduction and a conclusion. You may use headings to organize your paper if it helps. Number your pages. This paper should be 8–10 pages (NO LONGER). Proofread your paper before submission.

Requirements

In order to successfully complete this assignment, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Submit your completed essay as a file upload by the posted due date.
Your submission should be submitted as a Word document and must be 8–10 pages in length.
Your paper should be written in a professional tone and should be free from grammatical errors.
You should cite your sources using APA format.
You will be assessed on this assignment based on your adherence to the assignment requirements.