Lesson Plan

Stereotypes of Girls and Women in the Media

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A two-part lesson plan has scholars researching the stereotypes in portraying women and girls in the media and the impact of these representations. To conclude the lesson plan, participants write a letter of praise to sources that present positive portrayals or of complaint to those media sources that perpetuate stereotypes.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Share the research assignment with parents and guardians to engage their cooperation
  • Extend the lesson and have class members research the stereotypes and biases in media representation of men and boys
  • Review the format of the business letter
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires individual copies of the "Media Content Analysis Worksheet" and access to devices with internet
  • The links within the lesson to the "Pretty Lies" and the "Young Women Are Fighting Back" articles do not work; however, both may be found on the internet
Pros
  • Includes a vocabulary list of terms used during the lesson
Cons
  • None