Your weekly assignments are a place for you to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts presented in the readings and weekly coursework. In some ways, it can be considered a sort of “learning journal” where you will be provided questions that encourage you to consider how the concepts we are studying are experienced within your own life and experiences. Please feel free to open up and share in these assignments as the content reflects a dialog between yourself and the instructor alone.
ASSIGNMENT 3: Reflecting on Gender, Art, & Culture
3 questions. 75-100 words per response.
At least 3 references to the texts (at least 1 reference per response.)
Include page numbers or a time stamp (if a video.)
Instructions
Respond to the 3 reflection prompts provided below. Utilize references from following assigned readings to back up your responses:
Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity. Chapter 3: Gender Matters. pp. 41-65.
Gender, race, and class in media (6th ed.). Media, Gender, and Feminism. pp. 99-106. Its About Ethics in Games Journalism? Gamergaters and Geek Masculinity. pp. 589-600 .
Reflection prompt 1: The Story of Women and Art
Q1: What stood out to you the most in the Story of Women and Art film and/or what do you know now that you didnt before? How do you think art and culture from the past has influenced modern society’s perceptions of gender? Reference 1-2 pieces of evidence from the coursework/texts to back up your response. (75-100 words.)
Reflection prompt 2: Media and Culture
Q2: What are some of the biggest issues facing women and non-binary individuals today in electronic media (i.e. online interactions, social media, dating sites, internet/gaming, movies/tv, etc.)? What are some effective ways you think women or non-binary people can reclaim power within these spaces? Reference 1-2 pieces of evidence from the coursework/texts to back up your response. (75-100 words.)
Reflection prompt 3: Gender and Contemporary Art
Q3: Watch 4-6 video narratives recommended under the Gender and Contemporary Art page. Pick one artist whose work you would like to explore further and do a little bit of additional research on their work. In what ways do they address gender in their work and how does it connect with topics (particularly topics surrounding power) presented in the Difference Matters text? Reference 1-2 pieces of evidence from the coursework/texts to back up your response. Image/s or links to image/s are highly encouraged. (75-100 words.)
