hi, I'm doing this project for school and one of the questions I need to answer is : What messages does the film (Nell) present, both about life and social scientists?
I'm not really sure what messages Nell presents, so if anyone could help me out I would be really grateful.
well im not sure how much i can help, but if you still need help, send me a message, ill see what i can do.
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People tend to make assumptions judging by superficial appearances, and overlook things that don't fit their preconceived idea. They might find things are not at all what they seem when they take time to look and listen a little more closely.
Another message might be: There is a big difference between studying theories of social science in an academic atmosphere, and "hands-on", personal experience.
Or how about this: Both professionals and laypeople are prone to judge others who do not behave according to their own standards, or whose behavior they cannot understand, as "crazy" or as having a mental disorder or deficiency and being in need of "treatment." This is especially true when it comes to speech and language, or lack thereof. There's a reason we say "dummy" for a retarded person. It used to mean a deaf nonspeaking person (deaf and dumb), even when they used sign language (read "In This Sign" by Joanne Greenberg). This rationale, that lack of understandable speech means lack of mentality, is part of what is behind the way animals are treated, as well as deaf-mutes and nonspeaking autistics. (http://www.autistics.org) People seem to be frightened of those who can't talk or who don't talk in a way that they can understand.
Hope this helps, good luck!
I know. Four years too late maybe. (Ha Ha)... But here're my ideas, for the record. And posterity.
Nell asks the modern searching scientist about their own humanity.
What is "authenticity"?
Who is "authentic"?
Why do we trust each other?
That's plenty, but I also get:
What engagement do we keep with our primal selves?
What is love? Human love?
What is its universal manifestation?
Why is love a constant to humanity? Does our culture value love? If so, give examples of how we continue to let love guide our actions, even in modern society?
Then, more intellectually:
What is language?
How does language make us who we are?
How do we prove our humanity through language?
How do we create truth through our use of language?
Have fun!!!