Lesson 3 Representation in media_Stereotypes
- 1. Stereotypes
- 2. By the end of this lesson you: Must – be able to explain what is the meaning of the words stereotype, countertype and archetype.
- 3. Is it right to label people?
- 4. In pairs, write a description of yourself. Include the things that you like, as your favourite music, food,TV program, film, what job you would like to do when you become an adult.
- 5. Now write a description of your classmate. Follow the same pattern and order that you used to write your own description.
- 6. Now swap your papers and compare your answers. This way we can experiment how we represent ourselves and how others represent us. Do you agree with the depiction of you provided by your classmate? Write your answer in his/hers paper, and explain the reasons of your agreement or disagreement.
- 7. What is a stereotype? Attempt a definition. A stereotype can be defined as a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image, idea or portrayal of a particular type of a person, place, issue or event. They are often used as quick ways to establish identifiable characteristics in persons, places, issues or events.
- 8. What is a stereotype? What do you think is an archetype? What do you think is a countertype?
- 9. Stereotype a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person, place or thing. Archetype a very typical example of a certain person or thing. an original which has been imitated. An easily recognised type of character that can be found in many stories (for example, the hero, the princess, the damsel in distress, the loyal friend/helper, the villain, etc.) Countertype (0r positive stereotype) a positive image or idea that emphasizes the positive features about a person, place or thing and challenges the stereotypes associated to it. It can be similar or differ from an archetype.
- 10. Think about the following popular saying: “He has the mind of a sportsman and the body of a genius.” What are the connotations in this sentence?What are the assumptions about masculinity inferred from this sentence? Are these assumptions based on stereotypes, archetypes or countertypes?
- 11. Males Females Masculine Feminine Strong Weak Powerful Fragile Dominant Submissive Rational Emotional Aggressive Shy Confrontational Desirable Controlling/Self sufficient Dependent Arrogant Timid Confident Insecure Muscular Hypersexual
- 12. What is a stereotype? Provide one example of a feminine/masculine stereotype in current media. What is an archetype? Provide one example of a feminine/masculine archetype in current media. What is a countertype? Provide one example of a feminine/masculine countertype in current media.
- 13. Effort Level: Description: 5 Excellent – all work completed, with great detail, description. 4 Good – most work completed but more detail required. 3 Satisfactory – some work completed. 2 Unsatisfactory – some work incomplete. 1 Poor – most work incomplete.
- 14. What have I learnt today? Have I finished all your tasks? What did I do well? What can I improve for the next lesson? How do I rate my effort level for today’s lesson?