Resources for Teachers - Gender Representation

TV Dads: Immature and Irresponsible? - Lesson

In this lesson, students explore the nature of stereotypes by looking at the negative image of the TV dad as presented in situation comedies (sitcoms) and advertisements.

Mirror Image - Lesson

In this lesson, students analyze their own body image and consider what they wish they could change.

Girls and Boys on Television

In this lesson, students discuss television programming aimed at children and how girls and boys are portrayed in it. Students illustrate what they dislike about portrayals of girls or boys and then create their own TV character who will counter the illustrated negative portrayals.

Sex in Advertising - Lesson

To introduce students to the use and prevalence of sexuality in advertising.

Gender and Tobacco - Lesson

In this lesson, students explore gender-related influences on smoking.