Unit 2.2 - Masculinity - Ex 2.15+2.16

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Masculinity

Unit 2.2

Page 118-119

Exercise 2.15+2.16

Central question

How are men and women portrayed in movies?

How are men portrayed in movies?

The Bechdel test

The video in the next slide gives you some information about the Bechdel test. After watching the video respond to question 2.15 in the slide that follows.

04:37

What are the Bechdel test and other tests trying to stimulate?

1. In depth, complex relationships between various people in films
2. Promotion of women in showbusiness
3. Equal opportunities for men and women
4. IDK, Too long didn't watch

2.15 a. Name of film
b. Does it pass the test? Why (not)?

2.16

You are going to watch Colin Stokes' TED talk on 'How movies teach manhood' (12.57 mins). After the talk you will discuss a number of questions (2.16 abc). Question 2.16d will be an open question after the video.

2.16

Discuss question a-d. 

Question 2.16d will be answered in the next slide.

05:16

2.16B Do you agree with Stokes that boys these days need to learn how to defend themselves against 'the patriarchy'? (Patriarchy: hierarchy in which men hold power and exclude women from gaining power)

09:31

2.16C Do you think sexual assailants are influenced by modern films? Can this be proven?

2.16 d Are Stokes' ideas outdated? Do films include better rolemodels for boys and girls nowadays? How progressive are films today? Use examples.

How are men portrayed in movies?

Do you have any questions or comments you would like to share?