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“Out of the mouths of babes”. With Katrina Spencer, from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Comparative study
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“Out of the mouths of babes” With Katrina Spencer, from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Comparative study • According to comics, “yesterday” kids were playing jacks and skipping rope. Today, in their depictions, they are as aware, engaged and involved as adults in social justice and critical thought. • The idea of “the child” and what s/he understand and treats has evolved.
Peanuts • Iconic • Innocuous • Innocent • In other words, safe
The Boondocks • In your face • Bold • Daring • Unflinching • Threatening • Charged
Mônica: No! No! No! Cascão: Come back here! Cebolinha: I w-w-want another one! On sunburn
Girl: Pull me out of here! I don’t know how to swim! Anésio: Relax! Just grab on to my nose! Monica: That nose is a hero! On self-acceptance
A turma da Mônica • Playful • Safe • Local • Familiar • Politically charged at all? Neutered.
Armandinho: Dad, what’s “machismo”? Faith: “Machismo” is an illusion that some people have about— Armandinho: Don’t get in the middle of this, Faith– this is men’s talk! On sexism
Armandinho: May the corrupt and their accomplices be punished… and our politicians be shamed! Armandinho: May honesty, equality and justice prevail over money and power… All: We have a dream! on dreams
Armandinho • Political • International • Critical • Cosmopolitan