What is the social context of film?
The term social context usually refers to the "where" aspect of any social interaction between two or more people. So... now that you know the meaning of social context, just apply it to films. Look for where social interaction takes place. Keep in mind, that the social context and their meanings are fluid (they change and shift according to the desired outcome). For example, the meaning of the word "state" is interpreted differently in the 3 phrases often used in interaction: I live in the state of California. or She was not in the right state of mind. or I will now state the issues to be discussed. All use the same word "state", but the context in which it is used differs, thus telling us how to interpret it's meaning. After you've identified the social context of the interactions, try to figure out the meanings of the characters' interactions shown. (the social context of the characters' interactions is usually the method used to form the plot and storyline in film), and then look at the results,or outcomes rendered by these interactions to analyze the social context of the film. The term social context usually refers to the "where" aspect of any social interaction between two or more people. So... now that you know the meaning of social context, just apply it to films. Look for where social interaction takes place. Keep in mind, that the social context and their meanings are fluid (they change and shift according to the desired outcome). For example, the meaning of the word "state" is interpreted differently in the 3 phrases often used in interaction: I live in the state of California. or She was not in the right state of mind. or I will now state the issues to be discussed. All use the same word "state", but the context in which it is used differs, thus telling us how to interpret it's meaning. After you've identified the social context of the interactions, try to figure out the meanings of the characters' interactions shown. (the social context of the characters' interactions is usually the method used to form the plot and storyline in film), and then look at the results,or outcomes rendered by these interactions to analyze the social context of the film.