1. What messages about intimate partner violence does this music video send? The lyrics.
2. So why doesn't she just leave?
3. What effect may our societal gender stereotypes have on boys (3:50-9:40)? On their academic achievement?
4. What is the "Boy Code."
5. Assignment #9 - Gender Movies (test grade for Gender Unit).
Either individually or with a partner, use iMovie (or another app of your choice - as long as you check with me first) to create a movie that answers the following question:
- How does our society define masculinity and femininity?
- What effect do these gender stereotypes have on the way "men" and "women" feel about themselves and experience the world?
- What are some ways these stereotypes are perpetuated by the media/advertising?
- How might gender stereotypes lead to high rates of rape, and domestic or sexual violence?
- Do you think America needs to change how we raise our boys and girls (completely your opinion)?
- Be sure to include the following in your movie:
- Gender binary - a definition/explanation of the concept
- Gender codes - a definition/explanation of the concept
- Masculine gender codes/stereotypes
- Feminine gender codes/stereotypes
- Statistics on rape and domestic violence in America
- You movie should include audio, text and images/video. It must answers all questions above and include the required information outline above.
- Due: Friday 11/7
- You will have class time on Monday to work on the project.
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