America the rude
Description
As common courtesy becomes less common and good taste is all but a contradiction of terms, Americans continue to push the envelope of socially acceptable behavior. Does the Golden Rule still apply, or are people too busy to care about the feelings of others? This program probes the apparent erosion of decorum in the United States, which has had a profound impact on respect for authority, trust for one another, and willingness to give a helping hand. Experts include Professor Stephen Carter, of Yale University; psychologist Arnold Nerenberg, author of Overcoming Road Rage; and Pier Forni, of Johns Hopkins University's Civility Project.
Runtime
29 min
Series
Subjects
- Religious institutions (185)
- Institutionalism (Religion) (54)
- Social movements (245)
- Religion and sociology (173)
- Collective behavior (206)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1999
Database
Films on Demand
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