Sociology Question

Watch Street Fight as if youre in the middle of the campaign yourself. Pay attention to moments where power shows up in everyday spaces on sidewalks, porches, storefronts, churches, street corners.

After the film, respond in your City Journal using the prompts below. Keep your voice real, reflective, and grounded in what you noticed.

  1. Where did you see power at work in ordinary places?Describe one or two moments that stuck with you and why.
  2. Who had voice, and who didnt?Whose stories or perspectives shaped the narrative?
  3. How did identity and neighborhood shape the conflict?Think about race, class, reputation, belonging.
  4. What does this film reveal about democracy in real life?Not theory practice.

End with one question the film raised for you about city politics, leadership, or community power.

You can mix writing with brief notes, images, or quotes but focus on what the film helped you see or feel differently.Requirements

  • Complete all of the following civic and community engagement activities:
    Visit the Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck
    Take time to view and reflect on the Mayor Portraits
    Identify your elected representatives:
    City Council representative
    State Assembly representative
    State Senate representative
    U.S. Congress representatives(House and Senate)
    Attend a local community meeting(off-campus; neighborhood, nonprofit, or civic organization)

Documentation & Reflection

  • Submit evidence of participation(photo, agenda, screenshot, notes, or confirmation)
  • Complete your City Journal entryreflecting on:
    • how power, representation, geography, and community voiceappear in these spaces, and
    • what these experiences reveal about urban governance and everyday civic life in Los Angeles

    Portrait order near the Mayor Tom Bradley Room:

    • Left side of the staircase: Mayor Tom Bradley (19731993)
    • Right side of the staircase: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (20052013)

    At the top of the stairs is a bust statue of Mayor Tom Bradley, honoring his long tenure as Los Angeles mayor.

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