Step 1: Watch the film Through a Blue Lens
Through a Blue Lens
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Step 2: Answer the following questions:
1. In Chapter 6 of the textbook, O'Grady discusses the term social exclusion. Using
specific examples from the film, explain how the homeless individuals profiled in the
film have experienced social exclusion. In what ways are the life stories of the
homeless people from the film similar to O'Gradys discussion of the causes of youth
homelessness in our textbook.
2. As discussed in our lesson material, in some cases, passing laws can act as
deterrents for certain types of crime. Given what you know about deterrence, do you