Intro to representation bridge and lom lesson 1 and 2
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The document outlines a homework assignment focused on comparing the representation of women and men in the texts 'Life on Mars' and 'The Bridge'. It requires specific examples and analysis of stereotypes, including their construction and cultural context, with a focus on how these representations conform to or challenge norms. Students must also explore the social contexts of the texts, particularly considering the different time periods in 'Life on Mars'.
Intro to representation bridge and lom lesson 1 and 2
- 1. Homework 1. Compare how women have been represented in the set texts. You must use specific examples from each of the texts to back up your points. This must be at least 1 side of A4, hand written. Due: Monday 8th Jan
- 2. BQ: How can representation be seen in ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘The Bridge’?
- 3. Success criteria To identify what areas can be considered to be represented. To identify stereotypes that have been used positively and negatively.
- 4. What has been represented in the texts? ‘The Bridge’ ‘Life on Mars’
- 5. Representation ofWomen ‘The Bridge’ ‘Life on Mars’
- 6. Representation of Men ‘The Bridge’ ‘Life on Mars’
- 7. Representation of countries ‘The Bridge’ ‘Life on Mars’
- 8. How is the representation ofSweden and Denmark (and their people) constructed? Create a Mind map of stereotypes of Scandinavia/Sweden/Denmark. What existing stereotypes of Sweden/Denmark and their people can you identify?What would you expect to see? Does it conform to or challenge stereotypes? Look at the characters, attitudes to e.g. sex, settings, weather, dialogue (e.g. conflicting opinions about “political correctness” and gender neutrality – “a bit Swedish”; Helle Anker as an LGBT spokesperson; the less liberal views of LiseAndersen) Are the stereotypes ‘positive’, ‘negative’ or more complex than this? Is it suggested that society is at fault? Why are representations constructed in this way?
- 9. SocialContext andCultural Context Research the following: What are the social contexts for each of the texts? In ‘Life on Mars’ remember there are 2 time periods, does the social contexts change? What were the cultural contexts at the time? This would be for each time period.