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distinguish between role models and stereotypes on television, in terms of race, gender, class, and professional background. |
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identify instances in which television promotes the status quo in social relationships and instances in which television seems to promote change in such relationships. |
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discuss the degree to which television is a true mirror of current social relationships. |
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How did Bill Cosby change the face of television for people of colour in the 1980s? In what ways did this shift affect other television programs? |
Most comedies involving people of colour used in your face conflict. He believed this would show black people as the problem. So he made a wholesome comedy about his family. He focused on children and education |
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How did Star trek influence representation on television? Why was Star trek such a groundbreaking example of representation on television? |
It was not a stereotyped role, he did not talk with an accent, he was a good driver and a main character, asians were seen as the other or threatening, |
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According to Pioneers of television (2014), how have limited roles for people of colour through television history affected representation in society? |
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In your opinion, is fair and accurate representation for various groups in society still an issue? Explain. |
Yes, it is still not equal or without stereotypes. |
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What role has television played in feminist discourse? |
Women's oppression is directly from representation in mass media. |
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How do television representations of female roles contribute to the social construction of gender? Provide an example of a program or female character whose role helps to maintain hegemonic values. |
Leave it to Beaver and Father Knows best portrayed women as typical suburban housewives naturalizing identities through consumption. |
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In what ways have television shows with strong female characters resisted common gender-based stereotypes? |
Freud theorized that women in I love Lucy used humor as a defiance against the act of containment,Roseanne was brash and physically different than typical women portrayed. Cagney and Lacey is a feminist sitcom. |
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Why is criticism of female representations on television important to gender equity within society? |
It is a form of activism. It allows multiple voices to contest opinions in an unpredictable alliance. ‘the power ofrepresentation to promote or contest domination.’ Giving marginalized women a chance to speak gives power and control. It offers vibrant and diverse conversation about continuity |
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In what ways have the images of women and family changed on television? |
Television used to show perfect families and stereotypes, it has now changed to show diversity and culture. Women were shown as housewives or always looking for love, now they chase their ambitions. Show rebellion to domestic atmosphere. In That Girl she is a single woman searching for fame and fortune instead of family Mary Tyler Moore is a career woman Then became "hybrid" shows that mixed typical male and female roles. |
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Is there a consensus on appropriate and acceptable representations of gender and family on television? If so, what do you think it is? |
Yes, women who are pictured on television and as feminist ideals are often white, thin, beautiful, privileged and middle to upper class. Their ambitions and goals are also often undercut by searching for marriage or love. |
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Why have images of women and family on television been challenged, resisted, and altered at so many points in television history? |
Early networks showings confined women to home and family. Increase in working women in the real world demanded an increase in working women in television |
