Introduction
Welcome to your latest Webquest - Gender Stereotypes in Fantasy and Film.
Have you ever felt judged because of your gender? Have you ever felt held back because of the way you look or the way others perceive you? Do you get frustrated at the depictions of men and women you see in the media?
Today, you and your group will have a chance to examine gender stereotypes in fantasy literature, as well as popular movies you may be familiar with.
Task
Your goals for this Webquest include:
a) to recognize and discuss common gender stereotypes you are familiar with
b) to analyze gender stereotypes in popular films with your group, responding to questions together
c) to write long about a character from your fantasy reading or from another text (digital or printed!) of your choice
Process
Part A:
First, let's remember what gender stereotypes are.
A stereotype is a fixed idea about someone based on a group that they belong to (such as their race, religion, or gender). Today, we will focus on gender stereotypes -- ways of judging people based on if they are boys or girls.
Work together with your group to create a small T-chart. On one side, write MEN. On the other side, write WOMEN. List at least 3 common stereotypes associated with each gender below. Stuck? Look to the following links for help:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/gende…
http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15910/1/List-of-Gender-Stereotypes…
Part B:
Watch the following clips, and respond to the questions as a group.
Clip 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EIFWjLYNWA
Discuss, with one designated RECORDER taking notes to hand in:
Does Merida break or fit gender stereotypes? How do others react to her actions/her appearance? What does this make you think? What kind of person is she?
Clip 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxudkeUkz_U
Discuss, with one designated RECORDER taking notes to hand it:
Does Gaston break or fit gender stereotypes? How do others react to him? What does this make you think? What kind of person is he?
Part C:
Independently, use what you have learned about gender stereotypes today to write long.
*Choose a character, either from your fantasy reading, another book of your choice, or from a film you are familiar with. Respond to the following questions, pushing your thinking to write long and come to a final realization.
-Are gender stereotypes valid? Why or why not?
-Should gender determine the way you act, or the way others perceive you? Why or why not?
-Does your character fit or break character stereotypes? How do you know?
-What does this make you think?
-What are you realizing about gender stereotypes?
Evaluation
| Criteria | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Stereotype T-chart | No chart was handed in | T-chart with less than 3 stereotypes on each side was handed in | T-chart with 3 stereotypes on each side was handed in | T-chart with 3 or more stereotypes was handed in, included evidence from provided sources | |
| Discussion notes | No notes were handed in | Notes with minimal detail were handed in | Notes with some detail were handed in | Thorough, organized notes outlining conversation were handed in | |
| Write Long | No write long was handed in | Write long with minimal analysis was handed in. Very few of posed questions were addressed, with very little evidence from chosen text. | Write long with some analysis was handed in. Many of posed questions were addressed, with some evidence from chosen text. | Write long with thoughtful analysis was handed in. Most, or all of posed questions were addrssed, with sufficient evidence from chosen text. | |
| Teamwork/Collaboration | Refused to work with group | Worked ineffectively with group, lacked in participation, lacked in congeniality with group members. | Worked sufficiently well with group, participated a fair amount, was generally kind to most group members. | Worked exceptionally well with group, participated fairly while allowing others to participate as well, was kind and respectful to group members. |
Conclusion
This concludes today's exploration of gender stereotypes in fantasy and film! Keep your eyes peeled for these common stereotypes all around you -- in the books you read, the movies you watch, and in everyday interactions.
Will you choose to fight against gender stereotypes, or accept them?
Credits
Teacher Page
CC Standards Addressed:
RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
ISTE Standards Addressed:
2. Communication and collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3. Research and information fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.