In class, we discussed different aspects of altruism. The movie Pay it Forward directed by Mimi Leder exemplifies a sort of reversed Social Exchange Theory. In the movie, a young boy comes up with a plan to help the world. This plan starts with him helping three different people in need for no reward, in turn, these three people help another three each and so on. These people exemplify the social exchange theory because in return for receiving assistance from a stranger, they pay the favor on to others. This movie also examines altruism in the world and why people help others despite the lack of materialistic rewards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvbgetKzrmA&feature=related
Angela Wang
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