William “Bill” Ryerson has spent nearly two decades as president of Population Media Center and served four years with the Population Institute as chairman. Through these roles, he has become highly knowledgeable on matters of migration, including immigration and emigration. In addition to learning about various aspects of migration, immigration, and emigration, Bill Ryerson has become interested in the Sabido methodology.
The Sabido methodology is a complex theory of communication and behavior that draws on a variety of sources, including Eric Bentley’s Dramatic Theory. Bentley’s description of melodramatic structure is of particular importance. Within this structure, good characters are those who follow the accepted rules and regulations of society, while negative characters ignore these social strictures. Over the course of the performance, characters on either side of the spectrum either move closer to these socials norms or tread farther away. Most importantly, melodramas feature a third character or group of characters who are unsure of how to feel regarding a specific social standard, allowing the audience to determine where they stand on the issue and who to champion throughout the performance.
The Sabido methodology is a complex theory of communication and behavior that draws on a variety of sources, including Eric Bentley’s Dramatic Theory. Bentley’s description of melodramatic structure is of particular importance. Within this structure, good characters are those who follow the accepted rules and regulations of society, while negative characters ignore these social strictures. Over the course of the performance, characters on either side of the spectrum either move closer to these socials norms or tread farther away. Most importantly, melodramas feature a third character or group of characters who are unsure of how to feel regarding a specific social standard, allowing the audience to determine where they stand on the issue and who to champion throughout the performance.