Illustrating sexualization in pop culture - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T07:24:09Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/illustrating-sexualization-in?commentId=2665237%3AComment%3A2603&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Erika,
I am coming from th…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-30:2665237:Comment:68292009-04-30T21:40:25.185ZMegan Lucashttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/MeganLucas
Hi Erika,<br />
I am coming from the perspective of an art educator, so it might be interesting to see how different visual artists approach this concept of gender and sexualization in America. There is one artist, Collier Schorr, who focuses on this in her work. In her photographs she concentrates on the artists gaze and how men and women pose accordingly. The website, Art21.org offers very user-friendly videos and bios of artists and Schorr is highlighted in one of their segments.…
Hi Erika,<br />
I am coming from the perspective of an art educator, so it might be interesting to see how different visual artists approach this concept of gender and sexualization in America. There is one artist, Collier Schorr, who focuses on this in her work. In her photographs she concentrates on the artists gaze and how men and women pose accordingly. The website, Art21.org offers very user-friendly videos and bios of artists and Schorr is highlighted in one of their segments. <a href="http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/schorr/index.html">http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/schorr/index.html</a><br />
You can also find lesson plans and responses from other educators about this artist on the Art21 site. I hope that might be helpful!<br />
Best,<br />
Megan It's interesting that this ar…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-20:2665237:Comment:57922009-04-20T19:25:51.823ZDiane Dhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/DianeD
It's interesting that this article traces Barbie through the years and compares her to the social happenings of women at the time. While for a time (late 60s I'd say) Barbie changed from her more 50s curly ponytail look to a pin-straight-haired girl, same basic shape, to whatever she is today, the idea of "fashion" and the ideal shape still carries through (funny that the model was a pornographic doll for German men). Young girls today more so than in my 1960s childhood seem to have several…
It's interesting that this article traces Barbie through the years and compares her to the social happenings of women at the time. While for a time (late 60s I'd say) Barbie changed from her more 50s curly ponytail look to a pin-straight-haired girl, same basic shape, to whatever she is today, the idea of "fashion" and the ideal shape still carries through (funny that the model was a pornographic doll for German men). Young girls today more so than in my 1960s childhood seem to have several Barbie dolls -- even women my own age collect Barbie theme dolls. How has Barbie's fashion and figure affected us? How has it affected our brothers and their expectations of women, if at all? I think that "ideal type" persists through our lives as the goal to aspire to -- personal character aside-- the Barbie body is still the ideal body -- in fashion, in diet ads, in online dating preferences -- you name it. Check this new lesson plan
T…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-03-06:2665237:Comment:28412009-03-06T18:23:26.154ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
Check this new lesson plan<br />
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TODAY'S LESSON PLAN:<br />
TOY STORIES: Exploring the Cultural Significance of Favorite Playthings<br />
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BASED ON THE ARTICLE:<br />
Barbie at 50: Unwrinkled and None the Wiser, By MARY JO MURPHY,March 6, 2009<br />
URL: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20090306friday.html">http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20090306friday.html</a><br />
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RRG:)
Check this new lesson plan<br />
<br />
TODAY'S LESSON PLAN:<br />
TOY STORIES: Exploring the Cultural Significance of Favorite Playthings<br />
<br />
BASED ON THE ARTICLE:<br />
Barbie at 50: Unwrinkled and None the Wiser, By MARY JO MURPHY,March 6, 2009<br />
URL: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20090306friday.html">http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20090306friday.html</a><br />
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RRG:) Oh NO! So sad! I didn't see t…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-03-02:2665237:Comment:26492009-03-02T19:17:24.040ZErika Janehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/ErikaJane
Oh NO! So sad! I didn't see that!<br />
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...yeah, keep 'em comin'-- I dont know where you find this stuff, but it is really interesting. Thanks again for sharing.
Oh NO! So sad! I didn't see that!<br />
<br />
...yeah, keep 'em comin'-- I dont know where you find this stuff, but it is really interesting. Thanks again for sharing. Woza, this sounds like it was…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-03-02:2665237:Comment:26472009-03-02T18:52:11.316ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
Woza, this sounds like it was great. So it sounds like the unit is over, but for real did you see this one on?<br />
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Let's Go: No Makeover for Dora! - Dora the Explorer may become a Bratz!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Dora_Makeover/">http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Dora_Makeover/</a>
Woza, this sounds like it was great. So it sounds like the unit is over, but for real did you see this one on?<br />
<br />
Let's Go: No Makeover for Dora! - Dora the Explorer may become a Bratz!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Dora_Makeover/">http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Dora_Makeover/</a> I am not familiar with those…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-03-01:2665237:Comment:26052009-03-01T17:14:06.695ZErika Janehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/ErikaJane
I am not familiar with those documentaries-- I will have to check them out! Thank you.<br />
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And yeah- wow. Showing anything directly from their media world (like The Bachelor)-- great idea. Whenever these things came up as supplement to the dialog the class went live!
I am not familiar with those documentaries-- I will have to check them out! Thank you.<br />
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And yeah- wow. Showing anything directly from their media world (like The Bachelor)-- great idea. Whenever these things came up as supplement to the dialog the class went live! Thanks for all the input! The…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-03-01:2665237:Comment:26032009-03-01T17:11:17.247ZErika Janehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/ErikaJane
Thanks for all the input! The unit on Pop Culture (Intro to Women's Studies) was an eye opening success. I wanted to share with you some of the things we did in class:<br />
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We started with a day on masculinity, during which we watched Media Education Foundation and Jackson Katz' "Tough Guise". Check this out if you haven't seen it. It was wonderfully balancing for the WS classroom-- turning an eye toward men as vulnerable. Preview the entire thing at this website:…
Thanks for all the input! The unit on Pop Culture (Intro to Women's Studies) was an eye opening success. I wanted to share with you some of the things we did in class:<br />
<br />
We started with a day on masculinity, during which we watched Media Education Foundation and Jackson Katz' "Tough Guise". Check this out if you haven't seen it. It was wonderfully balancing for the WS classroom-- turning an eye toward men as vulnerable. Preview the entire thing at this website:<br />
<a href="http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=211">http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=211</a><br />
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We analyzed song lyrics for gendered messaging, and cues about gendered sexuality. I had big hopes to analyze the Super Bowl commericals for reinforced gender roles (all still on Hulu.com), but we ran out of time.<br />
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I also used the INFO PORN handout that Ryan Goble gave me.<br />
<a href="http://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/1702/WIRED_1702_Infoporn.pdf">http://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/1702/WIRED_1702_Infoporn.pdf</a><br />
...which was really helpful in our Body Image conversations. Thanks!<br />
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We watched "Killing Us Softly 3"-- another great film from Media Education Foundation, Jean Kilbourne analyzes print ads. The students analyzed ads of their own, which they brought in and shared.<br />
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I did end up showing Dove's Onslaught-- a number of the students hadn't seen it. It does such a powerful job of illustrating what many women go through.<br />
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Oh, and we also discussed the exaggerated hype over Jessica Simpson's weight gain (finally a healthy size), and what that meant for average women and men comparing themselves to the ideal.<br />
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These are just a few of the things we did-- thank you for being so helpful. What a neat community to be a part of! Hi!
Might I suggest a documen…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-02-26:2665237:Comment:25442009-02-26T21:49:57.907Zkris ghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/krisg
Hi!<br />
Might I suggest a documentary called "Music Video Honey's" on Vh1, or perhaps showing some clips from Brett Michael's "Rock of Love" or "For the Love of Ray J." (which is so ridiculous, that even I can't watch it;) All of these are excellent examples, in my opinion! Great discussion starters. You could even watch "The Bachelor!" I would look for things that you know they are watching, but are not critically engaging with.<br />
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You could also watch "Keeping up with the Kardashians" "The Girls…
Hi!<br />
Might I suggest a documentary called "Music Video Honey's" on Vh1, or perhaps showing some clips from Brett Michael's "Rock of Love" or "For the Love of Ray J." (which is so ridiculous, that even I can't watch it;) All of these are excellent examples, in my opinion! Great discussion starters. You could even watch "The Bachelor!" I would look for things that you know they are watching, but are not critically engaging with.<br />
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You could also watch "Keeping up with the Kardashians" "The Girls Next Door" or any horror film clip. BBC America also has some great documentaries that you can watch for free online dealing with issues of femininity and sexuality.<br />
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The Dove campaign is being used a lot in high schools now, so it is a little played out, but still relevant.<br />
Let me know if you need more ideas, or help with specific clips...I do a lot of tv "research" in my off hours!<br />
Kristin Goble I also just came across this…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-02-22:2665237:Comment:23212009-02-22T22:41:28.808ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
I also just came across this video a friend at TC made - cute and illustrates the point nicely:<br />
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Is it more important for a photo to look good, or to tell the truth? Weena and Erna look at Photoshop Disasters and other photo manipulation throughout history.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipfyx5qbR-A">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipfyx5qbR-A</a>
I also just came across this video a friend at TC made - cute and illustrates the point nicely:<br />
<br />
Is it more important for a photo to look good, or to tell the truth? Weena and Erna look at Photoshop Disasters and other photo manipulation throughout history.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipfyx5qbR-A">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipfyx5qbR-A</a> Also saw this NYT lesson plan…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-02-03:2665237:Comment:14012009-02-03T12:46:17.747ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
Also saw this NYT lesson plan today - they ran an article titled:<br />
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"The Myth of Rampant Teenage Promiscuity"<br />
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Here's the lesson plan to go with it...<br />
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Mom, Dad, It's Not as Bad as You Think<br />
Examining the Public Perception of Teenage Sexual Activity<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20090203tuesday.html">http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20090203tuesday.html</a><br />
<br />
Might be useful?
Also saw this NYT lesson plan today - they ran an article titled:<br />
<br />
"The Myth of Rampant Teenage Promiscuity"<br />
<br />
Here's the lesson plan to go with it...<br />
<br />
Mom, Dad, It's Not as Bad as You Think<br />
Examining the Public Perception of Teenage Sexual Activity<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20090203tuesday.html">http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20090203tuesday.html</a><br />
<br />
Might be useful?