Work for the Week of Feb. 9th - Seniors

Monday February 9th
Minutes: Raheema, Razwan
Reading HW:
HW: Review your next assignment.

Tuesday February 10th
Minutes: Mark, Cathy
Reading HW: "Disney's Hidden Sexist Messages",
HW: What's your favorite Disney movie?  What lessons does this movie teach little boys and little girls about gender?  We'll be discussing Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid,Snow White, and Cinderella in class.

Wednesday February 11th
Minutes: Marc, Daniel Z.
Reading HW: N/A
HW:  I'd like you to visit Toys R Us (preferably) or a local toy store.  How are toys marketed towards young men and women?  Also, bring in a childhood toy of yours if available.

Thursday February 12th
Minutes:Dror, Emile Jean-Baptiste
Reading HW: N/A
HW: Have a draft for your image analysis.  The assignment is due on the 24th.

Friday February 13th
Minutes: Vanessa Y., Abu
Reading HW: 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.  Here's the list.


Mid-Winter Break!