Analysis Of The Documentary 'Separate But Equal'

The PBS, “separate but equal” documentary focuses on how public schools’ education in Louisiana has depleted over time. The primary education facility is Woodlawn High school, a very diverse public school. Prior to the Plessey v. Ferguson Supreme Court case, it was a segregated school. Having an integrated public school gives minorities’ equal opportunity. However, a part of Baton Reus wants to segregate into its own separate city, called “St. George”. If the new district order were to happen, this leaves at a complete disadvantage, race and class who do not fit the criteria. There are several theories that can transpire if disintegration occurs. Theories that can develop if a portion of Baton Reus secedes are, the integrated theory of delinquent behavior. This theory focuses on the youth whose lives consist of a higher amount of strain and have inadequate feelings of social control. Minorities are more prone to gaining this mindset because their education will be limited. Having a restriction on resources in order to gain knowledge, can lead to the youth feeling powerless. If a student feels defenseless towards their own fate, this will cause them to engage in deviant behavior. Another theory that correlates to the …show more content…
This concept believes the gap between resources to obtain accepted norms and values is what generates the increase in criminal behavior. The theory associates with disintegration in schools because if resources are limited, the chance of falling out of the conformist or ritualist category can greatly increase. This can lead to adolescents wanting to rebel against society’s values and customs, and find their own way to prosperity. Usually rebelling against society’s normality to gain wealth leads to illegal activity. The strain theory is most likely to develop if disintegration takes