This assignment is intended to help you analyze a current journal article relevant to the study of rituals and popular stereotypes.

Action Items

1. Using the Journal of Popular Culture and the choices of articles available to you, choose an article relevant to the study of rituals and popular stereotypes to review and analyze.
2. Do not choose editorials or book reviews to analyze.
3. Review the grading rubric before you decide on your Initial Post.

Initial Post

1. In your Initial Post,
   • Indicate the name and source of the article you have selected.
   • Write 1-2 paragraphs of the article summary.
   • Tell the rest of the students why this article pertains to the topic of the module.
   • Evaluate and analyze its cultural significance.