Media Representation and Stereotyping
Students investigate how different social groups, events, and issues are portrayed in the media. They will evaluate the impact of stereotyping on society.
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Students investigate how different social groups, events, and issues are portrayed in the media. They will evaluate the impact of stereotyping on society.
Key Questions
- How are gender and ethnicity represented in the media?
- What is the purpose and danger of stereotyping?
- How do representations reflect societal values and contexts?
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