Advertising and Male Violence
To make students aware of the ways in which male violence is used and promoted in advertising.
Media Kids
In this lesson, students deconstruct gender portrayal and depictions of boys and girls in the media. They begin by looking at the appearance and mannerisms of boys and girls in TV, movies, ads and comic books and identify any stereotypes that are used. In a series of group activities, students explore gender stereotypes and representation in greater depth, as well as compare these representations to their own life experiences.Gender and Tobacco - Lesson
In this lesson, students explore gender-related influences on smoking.
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.
Mirror Image - Lesson
In this lesson, students analyze their own body image and consider what they wish they could change.