We read two pieces of informational text today, one on the "other" in TV and movies, and one on the portrayal of Arabs in TV and movies. What we discovered is that there is heavy reliance on stereotypes in TV and movies, particularly with ethnic minorities. We talked about the number of action/suspense movies we've seen where the villian is an immigrant. This perpetuates (continues) the notion that immigrants are bad people, or people to be feared.
I had students fill out a post-it note before leaving, either stating something they had learned this class, or posing a question that came out of today's lesson. We will consider these questions next day. Students were asked to pick a TV show that claims to represent real life, to study for homework. Choose three or four of the main characters, and note appearances and behaviours. We will talk next day about whether those characters fall into stereotypical categories.
We will also begin watching a Disney movie next class, to study the genders as they are represented in a film for children.
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