Sociology Essay Assignment - Hero Making

Instructions: In this content page, you have 6 steps to complete that involve a video, readings, and a short assignment. This content page is about a historical phenomenon called "herofication." Essentially herofication is a process where life and blood human beings are put on a pedestal in history in order to serve ideological ends. In this section, we will take in in-depth view of Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, and President Woodrow Wilson. Based upon the readings and your experiences, there is a short essay and art work assignment.

Step 1: Watch the following short video on Rosa Parks: Bet You Didn't Know: Rosa Parks | History.

Step 2: Read Herbert Kohl's short article about Rosa Parks.

Step 3: Read James Loewen's chapter on hero-making and history.

Step 4: Think about a historical character that you have regarded as a "hero." What aspects about them are "herofied," and what lessons are meant to be imparted to you resulting from that "herofication." Do a little bit of outside research to investigate your selected "hero" of history and see if your original assessment of them remains heroic or not. Write roughly 250 words that answers the above questions.

2 pages and MLA Format.

Attachment:- Assignment File.rar