This document poses a series of questions about how various media, images, and societal phenomena influence perceptions in American society. It asks how shows like "To Catch a Predator" shape views of sexual offenders, and how the War on Terror impacts psychosocial health. It also questions how icons like Marilyn Monroe, OJ Simpson, and Hugh Hefner influenced evolving views of sexuality, gender roles, and race relations. Additionally, it examines how symbols, companies like Walmart, and depictions of socioeconomic differences impact patriotism, consumerism, and perceptions of a good quality of life.

1. Jody Hayes

2. What does MSNBC’s “To Catch a Predator” say about what American society finds entertaining? How does “To Catch a Predator” on MSNBC depict to the population that only men can be sexual offenders?

3. How does the “War on Terror” affect society’s psychosocial health? How does the above photograph influence American’s approval of George W. Bush and his administration?

4. How are the views of individual sexuality altered or influenced by demographics? What does the above image relay to both youth and the elderly?

5. How does Marilyn Monroe effect society’s view of wealth and beauty? What does the above image tell the heterosexual male population about a woman’s happiness?

6. What does the increasing amount of plastic surgery being performed say about America’s idea of physical perfection? What effect do the media reports on plastic surgery have on the adolescent population?

7. How has OJ Simpson impacted society’s view of the judicial system and jury trials? How has the 1994 trial of OJ Simpson affected race relations in the United States?

8. How does the image of Hugh Hefner represent the evolution of sexuality in the United States? How does Playboy influence society’s view of women and their role in the United States?

9. How does the above symbol show the importance of symbolism in American today? How does the image of the Nazi flag invoke American patriotism?

10. How does Wal-Mart influence the United States’ capitalistic society? What does Wal-Mart say about society’s need for convenience?

11. What does the above image say about humanity’s view on quality of life? How would society’s socioeconomic status effect their view of the above image?