EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE: A CASE STUDY OF NARRATIVE METHOD ON TAIWANESE MOVIE BANANA PARADISE
2024

Effects of Discrimination in Taiwanese Movie 'Banana Paradise'

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Author Information

Author(s): HSU Sheng-Chin

Primary Institution: Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Hypothesis

The study aims to explore how discrimination affects individuals across their life course as depicted in the movie 'Banana Paradise'.

Conclusion

The film illustrates the impact of discrimination on identity changes over time.

Supporting Evidence

  • The film 'Banana Paradise' showcases the main character's life changes from 1949 to 1989.
  • The study provides an alternative understanding of discrimination effects through life course interactions.

Takeaway

The study looks at how discrimination can change a person's life story, just like in the movie 'Banana Paradise'.

Methodology

The study uses narrative theory to analyze the film 'Banana Paradise'.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3838

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