Drama as a Tool for Social and Educational Transformation: Addressing Economic Inequality in the United States
Overview
This research paper investigates the role of drama and performing arts as a mechanism for educational advancement and social transformation in the United States. The study employs a positivism research paradigm to examine how drama can serve as an educational and social tool to mitigate growing economic inequality and its associated consequences such as geographic segregation, reduced political influence, and poor health outcomes in disadvantaged communities.
What this research paper covers
- Introduction with research tenet and problem statement regarding economic inequality in the US
- Definition of key terms including drama, inequality, exclusion, educational tools, and social tools
- Literature review examining the correlation between educational and social exposures and exclusion, with critique of traditional education models
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Role of Drama in Society
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Role of Drama in Society
- Introduction
- Tenet of Study
The present study employs the positivism research paradigm since it targets scientific methods to understand social shortcomings and provide societal intervention to the problem of increasing economic inequality. One of the major social problems exhibited in the United States society is social inequality. There is a significant concern about future generations if the economic inequality trend progresses. In line with the observation, Pew Research informs that "One reason for concern is that people in the lower rungs of the economic ladder may experience diminished economic opportunity and mobility in the face of rising inequality, a phenomenon referred to as The Great Gatsby Curve" (Horowitz et al., 2020). Other issues resulting from the growing economic inequality in the United States are geographic segregation of people, reduced political influence among poverty-stricken communities, and impoverishing health status among the poor (Horowitz et al., 2020). Coherently, it is proper to safeguard future generations from the worsening effects of the threats mentioned above. Art is one of the areas which paves the way for increasing learning proficiency. As a result, performing arts plays a crucial role in leveling children's privileges in terms of educational advancement and educational progression. Correspondingly, it is necessary to investigate the capacity of performing art as a tool for educational and social advancements. Performing arts is an extensively wide field, including various skills such as acting, singing, and public speaking.