Part 1:
Choose any form of media (music, news, TV show, magazine, movie, social media, etc.) that interests you and use it for one hour, strategically documenting all the examples of gender, racial, and occupational stereotypes that you find. If you discover stereotypes in other categories (such as religious, political, geographic, etc.) feel free to include those in your list as well.
Compile a list of examples under each of the following categories: gender, racial, and occupational stereotypes that you find.
Were you surprised by any of them? Why or why not?
Were you offended/uncomfortable by any of them? Which ones?
Stereotypes are often humorous. Why do you think that is?
Part 2:
Choose one of the 25 short films from the curated list of short documentaries on race, bias, and identity provided by the New York Times Learning Networks Film Club.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/learning/lesson-plans/25-mini-films-for-exploring-race-bias-and-identity-with-students.html (Links to an external site.)
After viewing, write a brief reflection using these questions to guide your response:
What moments of this film stood out for you?
What messages, emotions, or ideas will you take away from this film?
What questions did this film raise for you?
How will you apply this information to your life?
Please follow paper instructions!