Neev media exam

  Media Magazine reading - two articles on feminism and theory Read  Playing With The Past: Post-feminism and the Media  ( MM40 , page 64 -  our Media Magazine archive is here ). This is a great example of sophisticated media analysis and an indication of the level we want to be writing at by the end of the two-year course. 1) What examples are provided from the two texts of the 'male gaze' (Mulvey)? 2) Do texts such as these show there is no longer a need for feminism or are they simply sexism in a different form? 3) Choose three words/phrases from the glossary of the article and write their definitions on your blog. Now read  The Theory Drop: Gender Performativity   ( MM69 , page 25) and answer the following questions. 1) How does the writer suggest gender performativity is established from a young age? 2) What does the phrase 'non-binary' refer to and how does it link to Butler's theory? 3) How and why does the media help reinforce gender stereotypes? Th...

  Everyday Sexism Watch the Everyday Sexism TED talk from Laura Bates (linked above) and answer the following questions: 1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? She had 3 bad experiences in 1 week. 2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? It acts as a challenge and direct counter-narrative. 3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project? So it was easier for women to talk about their experiences and share it with others to warn them. Also to raise women's voices about their concerns. 4) Will there be a point in the future when the Everyday Sexism project is not required? What is  YOUR  view on the future of feminism? No, it may always be useful because everyone in the world may not change and this platform will always be able to help women speak about their experiences. Media Magazine: The fourth wave? Read the article: The Fourth Wave...