Course Description
Relationship between men, women, and racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and the media. Includes discussions of representations in mass media (television, print media, advertising, and film); impact of representations on audiences; inequities in media professions and institutions; and alternative, feminist, and minority media.
Athena Title
Race, Gender, and the Media
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in JRLC 5400
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Third year standing and permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course examines some of the relationships between the media in the U.S. and the social constructions of race and gender. Four related concerns are at the heart of many of these relationships: 1) media representations of race and gender 2) audience interpretations of media portrayals 3) critical analyses of media culture and content 4)what to do about these concerns: media literacy, activism, and advocacy
Topical Outline
Race and gender as social constructions Media stereotypes in television and film Advertising Representations of masculinity and femininity Sexuality Hip-Hop culture and rap Music videos Media literacy and activism
Syllabus