Learning Gender Stereotypes
This is the second of three lessons that address gender stereotypes. The objective of these lessons is to encourage students to develop their own critical intelligence with regard to culturally inherited stereotypes, and to the images presented in the media - film and television, rock music, newspapers and magazines.The lesson begins with a review of stereotypes that are associated with men and women and their possible sources - including the role of the media. Students deconstruct a series of advertisements based on gender representation and answer questions about gender stereotyping about articles they have read.
Gender and Tobacco - Lesson
In this lesson, students explore gender-related influences on smoking.
The Girl in the Mirror - Lesson
In this lesson, students look at how gender stereotyping may discourage young women from becoming involved in politics.
Sex in Advertising - Lesson
To introduce students to the use and prevalence of sexuality in advertising.
Media Kids - Lesson
In this lesson, students deconstruct gender portrayal and depictions of boys and girls in the media.