Last Tango In Paris Controversy

This is referred to in the previous article:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/04/last-tango-in-paris-director-says-maria-schneider-butter-scene-not-consensual

Article on TV treatment of rape

http://variety.com/2016/tv/features/rape-tv-television-sweet-vicious-jessica-jones-game-of-thrones-1201934910/

Homework - due Thursday 15th December

Research Sally Wainwright, the writer of Happy Valley and produce biography of her as a television writer, especially focusing on her creation of strong female parts. Also, include a section on the critical response to Happy Valley (particularly season 1) and quote your sources.

You will need to read lots of different sources to do this effectively. Online reviews, newspapers and interviews will help.

Factual information can be found on IMDB as well as Wikipedia.

Homework - Due Thursday 17/11/16

Answer the following essay question:

How are women represented in the film Bridesmaids?

Classwork & Homework 3/11/16

Please work in groups of 2/3 to produce a detailed, professional looking PowerPoint presentation on the representations of one of the main characters (Annie, Helen, Megan or Lillian) or a group of minor characters in Bridesmaids.

For your selection, please focus on:

• gender stereotypes
• deviations from this
• the use of Media language in this representation
• references to gender theory in relation to this representation

The work is due in next Thursday 10th November.

Groups:

1. Meg, Erin & Tom - Annie
2. Rach & Kate - Helen
3. The lads - Lillian & possible minor characters
4. Holly, Charlotte & Dan - Megan

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.