Read the assigned portion of the textbook and answer the following questions (taken from the "Questions for Critical Consideration" section at the end of the book). Your assignment should demonstrate that you have read, understood, and reflected on the reading.

Chapter 3: Television

Choose a popular television program and conduct an analysis of the societal values and norms it reflects. Is there a television program that has had an impact on you? In what way?

Do you think television influences the way you view the world? If yes, cite some example of how television programming has shaped or changed your way of thinking. If no, why not?

Chapter 4: Music

In your opinion, what is the most important role of popular music? How does it most affect or influence a culture? Cite examples. Censorship in music is an ongoing controversy. In your opinion, should lyrics or musical acts be controlled by censor ratings? Do some bands or other musical acts cross the line?

In your opinion, has hip hop culture and rap music aided in the quest for equality? Why or why not? Choose a specific hip hop culture to address this question.