Deviance/Global Stratification
Choose a piece of popular fiction—novel, short story, graphicnovel, or comic book—and research the material through the lens ofpopular culture and its effect on society.
Prepare a 500- to 750-word analysis that includes a critique ofthat work and a commentary on the influence of the work in popularculture. Address the following:
• Identify the literary production you chose to focus on.Provide a brief overview of what the piece is about, the author’sbackground, and how the piece fits or does not fit with otherliterature of that genre.
• What is the cultural significance of the work Reflect onwhether the piece is considered economically successful or if ithas fan followings.
• What cultural values are reinforced or challenged in thework?
Consider the following examples:
• How the Harry Potter novels are encouraging young adults toread
• Does the Twilight series reinforce or challengetraditional gender roles?
• The quest for truth in the novels of Dan Brown, author ofThe Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons
