Resources for Teachers - Gender Representation

The Constructed World of Media Families

In this lesson, students identify the differences between TV families and real families by analyzing the conventions used by TV shows; and by comparing the problems and actions of television families to real world families.

The Girl in the Mirror - Lesson

In this lesson, students look at how gender stereotyping may discourage young women from becoming involved in politics.

Gender and Tobacco - Lesson

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

Sex in Advertising - Lesson

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

Transgender Representations in TV and Movies

In this lesson, students are introduced to concepts of gender identity and gender expression and learn about common portrayals of trans people in movies and TV shows.