Media Perceptions of Contemporary Problems

Theodora Allen, born in 1903, discusses her life-long commitment to social work and solving social problems. She describes the pioneering work she participated in during the Great Depression and Second World War. She also talks about her years as a professor at Indiana University and the inspiration she received from her students. She moves on to discuss her media habits and opinions about social changes. She expresses concern over the caste system and environmental pollution.

Elizabeth Cleland, born in 1901, discusses her background and her perceptions of the world's problems. She talks about her media habits and moves on to criticize the welfare program and the general lack of social responsibility that she perceives. Finally, she addresses the topic of teenagers.

Harry Day, born in 1903, shares his views on problems related to working in the United States and world-wide concerns like overpopulation and the energy crisis. He talks about his media habits in terms of which television programs he watches and what type of music he prefers. He mentions that printed news is more reliable than the news on television or on the radio. Finally, he shares his predictions for the future, which involve stricter government regulations.

Theodore Dorf, born in Kansas in 1902, shares his perceptions of current society and remarks on the changes he has witnessed during his lifetime. He talks about his experience as a professor of Spanish literature at Indiana University. He also shares his media habits, emphasizing his interest in certain television programs and his hobbies like gardening. Finally, he discusses his feelings toward teenagers and offers a few predictions for the future.

Sada Murayama, born in Japan in 1901, shares her life experiences as an immigrant in the United States and offers her perceptions of society's problems. She shares her experiences in two separate Japanese internment camps and talks about going back to school in her forties to obtain a master's degree in social work. She briefly describes her media habits and offers her opinions of world problems, such as the need for equitable distribution, her understanding of "survival of the fittest," and the quality of life during her childhood. She also offers some predictions for the future.

Agnes Newton, born in Tennessee, shares her views of societal problems from the point of view of a former middle school teacher. She reveals her television habits and adds that the technology has assisted some students in learning more about the English language. She reflects on her own experiences as a teenager and ponders some of the problems affecting society, such as noise pollution and overpopulation.

Agapito Rey, born in Spain in 1892, shares his opinions of societal problems. Having been a language professor at Indiana University and worked with young adults all his life, he is of the opinion that society has improved with time and will not drastically change in the future. Dr. Rey also discusses his media habits, which are limited to watching the news on television, reading the newspaper and several magazines and listening to the radio.

Eunice Roberts, born in 1902, shares her insights about societal changes, family life, and solving the world's problems. She describes her background as an administrator working to promote equality. She also mentions her media habits, which include watching television, reading newspapers and magazines, but exclude listening to the radio. She also looks back on her teenage years and ponders whether or not people were happier then. Finally, she comments on teenagers and how comfortable she feels around them.

Paul Seagers, born in 1903, shares his view of societal changes throughout his life. He describes his background and relates many memories of his childhood. He talks about the importance of having a work ethic and faults permissiveness for many of society's problems. Mr. Seager discusses his experiences in education and offers many insights into how schools have changed. He also mentions his love for reading and offers some predictions for the future.

Warren Stevens, born in 1913, shares his views of social change and solving the world's problems. As a lifelong teacher, he believes that teenagers have not changed and are generally more informed now compared to when he was young. He believes that many problems stem from the selfishness of people and that social change will not take place until people are directly affected. Mr. Stevens also shares his media habits and believes that radio programs are far more valuable than television.