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Gender in the Media: Questioning a Toxic Narrative

Gender in the Media: Questioning a Toxic Narrative. Andrew Levack and Jenifer De Atley. Session Outline. Brief Reflection on Messages about Gender in the Media Small Group Work Reporting Back with Video Screenings Discussion. Media Outlets that Perpetuate Harmful Gender Norms. Television

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Gender in the Media: Questioning a Toxic Narrative

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  1. Gender in the Media: Questioning a Toxic Narrative Andrew Levack and Jenifer De Atley

  2. Session Outline • Brief Reflection on Messages about Gender in the Media • Small Group Work • Reporting Back with Video Screenings • Discussion

  3. Media Outlets that Perpetuate Harmful Gender Norms Television Movies Advertising Music Toys

  4. What are some harmful stereotypes about men that are created and/or perpetuated in the media?

  5. What are some harmful stereotypes about men that are created and/or perpetuated in the media?

  6. What are some harmful messages about women that are created and/or perpetuated in the media?

  7. What are some harmful messages about women that are created and/or perpetuated in the media?

  8. Small Group Assignments • Divide into small groups • Complete worksheet assignment • Report back on key findings

  9. Group One – Women in Advertisements

  10. Group Two – Men in Advertisements

  11. Video – Advertising

  12. Group Three – Female Dolls

  13. Group Four – Toys for Boys

  14. Video – Toys

  15. Group Five – Female Lyrics

  16. Group Six – Male Lyrics

  17. Video 3 – Music

  18. Group 7 - Television

  19. Video 4 - Television

  20. Final Reflections Media Literacy: • The process of becoming active, rather than passive, consumers of media. Important Strategies when working with Youth: • Providing a positive alternative message • Helping guide the discussion

  21. Questions and Discussion

  22. For More Information… Andrew Levack, MPH Director, Gender Matters EngenderHealth alevack@engenderhealth.org Jenifer De Atley, MSW Coordinator, Gender Matters EngenderHealth jdeatley@engenderhealth.org For videos: Media Education Foundation – www.mediaed.org

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