Work for the Week of February 24th - Seniors

Monday February 24th
Minutes: Christine C.
Reading HW: Complete the first part of the HW below, then  watch the Bechdel Test.
HW: Name ten movies that you love.  After watching the video, determine if these videos pass the Bechdel test.  Consider the implications of the Bechdel Test and how such consumption of media can affect our perceptions of gender.

Also, here's a great AVClub article about popular occupations for female characters in Romantic Comedies.

Tuesday February 25th
Minutes: Josephine
Reading HW: N/A
HW: Draft Day!  Please have a completed draft of you image analysis assignment.

Wednesday February 26th
Minutes: Julie C.
Reading HW: Please watch "Tropes vs Women Damsel in Distress pt. 1",
HW: What does Sarkeesian propose about the roles of women in various video games?  Are you a gamer?  How does the gaming community treat women?  How can we explain this vitriol?

Also, we will be exploring the following website in class.  It reveals some gamers' reactions to female players.  BE ADVISED, THIS WEBSITE DOES CONTAIN GRAPHIC SEXUALIZED LANGUAGE.

Thursday February 27th
Minutes: Ashley L.
Reading HW:
HW: Image Analysis Due.

Friday February 28th
Minutes: Malik
Reading HW: Begin Handmaid's Tale.  Read through chapter six.
HW:

Monday March 3rd
Minutes: John W.
Reading HW: Handmaid's Tale.  Read through chapter twelve.
HW: