Associated with a Rosy View of U

question 38

Essay

Associated with a rosy view of U.S. society and the assertion of white innocence is a romanticizing of the racist past. Discuss how this romanticizing can be seen in the long tradition of Hollywood movies dealing with U.S. history, from the 1900s until the present.

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Definitions:

Disjunctive Task

A group task that can be completed if any one group member solves the problem; the group's performance is determined by its strongest member.

Performance Norm

A standard or expectation for behavior and performance that is established by a group.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team feel attracted to the group and motivated to remain a part of it.

Productivity

The efficiency at which individuals or systems produce goods or complete tasks.