Media/Feminism/Representations of Women Links

First of all, here's The Guardian's Media briefing for yesterday. These pages are required reading for your A-Level:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/oct/10/jacqui-oatley-strictly-ratings-womans-hour?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Secondly, Jaqui Oatley on work opportunities for women and girls in the media:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/oct/09/jacqui-oatley-footbal-presenter-bbc-itv-womens-sports-media-interview?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Finally, the same Jaqui Oatley is dealing with misogynistic online abuse:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/oct/09/bbc-sports-presenter-jacqui-oatley-forced-to-call-police-over-online-threats?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Classwork and homework - 6/10/16

Classwork for today and homework: be prepared to share your notes on Monday.

Task 5 :  POST-FEMINISM

Do you agree with the argument that feminism is no longer necessary?

Use the internet to research women’s pay and the number of women in positions of power in Parliament, the judiciary and in top paid jobs.

What role do you think the media now plays in making certain roles, jobs and attributes seem ‘natural’ for women?

Find some textual examples to support your points.

Task 6 :  Judith Butler (1999)

A contemporary approach to gender representation has been introduced by Judith Butler (1999).

Carry out some research into her study – what are her key findings?

How does her approach differ from some of the other perspectives you have looked at?

Butler refers to ‘gender trouble’. What does she mean by this? Give some examples to support your answer.