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Miss Representation Documentary

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1. What new things did you learn from what you watched? What stood out to you?

2. What contradictions do you see between the real girls/women around you and the way they are represented in the media?

3. What about the contradictions between real boys/men and the way they are represented in the media?

4. What effects do you think media representation has on real people? Especially young girls and boys?

5. What is objectification? To help students think about the definition, analyze the “male gaze” (i.e., Men look at women. Women look at themselves being looked at by men).

6. Who benefits/profits from the way women are represented in the media? Who loses?

7. Does it concern you that only a few companies own almost all of mainstream media? Why or why not?

8. Why do you think media corporations use stereotypes to sell their products?

9. Do you think the government should create more rules for media companies? Why or why not?

10. How can you change the way media does business?