##s And Values In John Hughes 'FilmFerris Bueller's Day Off'

After reading over the description of our film analysis paper, the movie "Mean Girls" that was produced in 2004, came into my mind because this movie contains several sociological themes. Although the film is over a decade old, most high school students seem to be able to relate to this film today since it shows us examples of sociological conflicts such as social conflict theory, social class, and sexuality.

Ferris Bueller is a male senior student who studies in a high school. His family structure is considered as a core family; Ferris has a father, mother, and sister, Jeannie. Ferris lives in a well-decorated townhouse, which indicates that his socioeconomic status as a middle-class family. Also, Ferris’s mother is a real estate agent; Ferris father works in a huge office and dresses up in a formal suit, which indicates that his father has a well-paid occupation. However, the movie does not introduce Ferris’s culture or ethnic background. The adventure begins when Ferris fakes his sickness in order to take a day off and escape the test. As a student, Ferris is very popular and every student adores him. However, the dean, Edward Rooney, believes that Ferris brings negative influences to the whole student body. The movie mainly talks about the one day adventure between Ferris, Cameron Frye, and Sloane Peterson.

Sociologists concern themselves with social relations among individuals and groups within a particular society (Luton, 2015), so a sociologist would find this movie interesting because when analyzed through a sociological point of view it provides various examples of socialization,

The parallels between the theme of the film and rising fears of communism and related topics of concern during that time are captivating. Communism was an ideology originating in the Soviet Union with the ideas of establishing a

This movie Directed by Paul Haggis who also directed Academy Award Winning "Million Dollar Baby" and had also won an Academy Award for this movie as well puts a twisted story in this film. This movie is trying to symbolize what goes on in the world today in regards to racism and stereotypes. He tries to make a point on how societies view themselves and others in the world based on there ethnicities. This movie intertwines several different people's lives, all different races, with different types of beliefs. Such ethnicities include Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Middle Eastern. This movie includes conflicts on both sides of the picture from cops and criminals as well

1. What are the main themes, politically and socially, that are portrayed in the film?

This movie is a great example of social groups, leadership, culture, norms, society, nature and nurture, and social lives. This movie represents how the American culture chooses our social class in society. Some sociologists believed that lifestyle choices are an important influence on our social class position (Giddens, 209). Our class position is the way we dress, where we eat, where we sleep, and how we relax (Giddens,

This film highlights the flaws of humanity in a western world. The films ability to touch on topics of classism, prostitution, and alcoholism makes the content mature and unlike typical western films. This revolutionary and innovative western created a foundation for many future films. The sophistication of the content, and lack of adherence to the production code makes this film an “adult”

Ferris’ first stop is the school where he “breaks” his girlfriend out by creating a bogus story of her dead grandmother. He calls the antagonist of the movie, Principal Ed Rooney, and explains his girlfriend’s dire situation. Rooney, however, can tell that he is being played and vows vengeance on Ferris. Not surprising. At this point, it is clear to see how teenagers and their adult counterparts are stereotyped as being young and immature compared to cynical and evil, consecutively. The social and power barriers implemented by the school system create a division in the relationships that the students are able to

Ferris has a very easy-going personality and is very cool which is why everyone loves him. Considering that they started a fund for a new kidney for him. Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane spend an incredible day, skipping school, and touring the amazing city of Chicago. The first thing to look into where Ferris resides. He probably lives within a few miles of his school due to the

Sociologists use many different theoretical perspectives to study the behavior of people in society. According to Macionis, sociology uses both a micro-level and macro-levels to look at both the big picture and the smallest details (p.17). There are three major analytical models in sociology that include functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction. Both functionalism and conflict theory are macro-level and symbolic interaction is micro-level (Macionis, P.19). Each one looks at society in a different way and can in this paper I will analyze the movie “The Breakfast Club” using these perspectives.

In school there are many groups that can be identified within the film. It is interesting to see how five students who are all in different social groups came together at the end despite these differences. In the film, the students all get dropped off at the school to attend a Saturday detention all for various reasons. The characters in the detention were Allison Reynolds, John Bender, Claire Standish, Brian Johnson, and Andrew

The movie begins with Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), a smart yet mischievous senior, who fakes being ill one last time before his graduation with the intention of spending the day with his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck), and his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara). After breaking his girlfriend out of school and “borrowing” his best friend’s dad’s priceless Ferrari, Ferris does

     This film presents an individual that chooses not to conform to modern society, and the consequences of that choice. The main character

Think about Ferris from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Now think about Holden from The Catcher in the Rye. No, Ferris does not get kicked out of school, nor does he go to some prestigious private academy. Ignore all of that. Consider the similitude between the two teenagers, Ferris is eighteen whilst Holden is seventeen but, they are both still in high school and yet while they are polar opposites if you ponder their personalities these two boys can become quite indistinguishable.