In the last couple of weeks, we have discussed magazine images, TV shows, blogs, and song lyrics from a feminist perspective. Now this week you will analyze media using Eco-feminist theory. In this week’s blog assignment, you will discuss one film from an Eco-feminist theoretical perspective.
Below is a list of sixteen films, chosen by your instructor with gendered environmental themes. Write a 500-word response on one of the films below using course texts. You must cite two texts from the selected readings to inform your analysis. To avoid excessive repetition, you will choose one of the below songs on a “first come first serve” basis. ***There can only be 2 students to a film. Post your film choice as a comment to this blog so other students can see what film are unavailable. Film choices sent via email will not be accepted. Use the following topics to guide your response, but feel free to go above and beyond these topics. Remember that you are expected to conduct an analysis of the film - not a summary.
By April 19th you must reply to two other students postings.
Topics:
· Are there any stereotypes and/or myths?
· How are women roles depicted?
· How are women connected to nature? How are men depicted in connection to nature?
· Do women/girls manage nature for men/boys? If so how?
· What is the representation of nature? Is nature gendered?
· Is nature “oppressed”? If so, how?
· Is nature active or passive? Are the women connected to nature?
· Does character clothing relate to nature?
· How is food depicted in connection to gendered nature?
· Is the representation of people diverse? If so, do they fit cultural stereotypes?
· Is there eco-activism in the film? If so, is it gendered?
· How is the “wilderness” depicted?
· Who created the film and for what purpose? Was it merely entertainment or was it political?
· What does this film do for a feminist discussion of media?
Students, do not simply choose movies you have seen. If there is a movie you have not seen, research it and see if you would like to see it and write about it. For example, Mists of Avalon, Nim's Island, and The Incredible Mr. Limpet are EXCELLENT movies for this assignment.
I would like to use the movie FernGully in this assignment.
ReplyDeleteHi! I would also like to use FernGully :)
ReplyDeleteJess
I would like to do The NeverEnding Story
ReplyDeleteThe Secret of NIMH
ReplyDeletei would like to do erin brocovich for this assignment. thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe Secret of NIMH.
ReplyDeleteIT IS MINE!
I'll take The Village, please.
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ReplyDeleteI will take the secret garden please
ReplyDeleteBridge to Teribithia
ReplyDeleteErin Brocovich
ReplyDeleteThe Secret Garden!
ReplyDeleteI'll do Fried Green Tomatoes
ReplyDeleteAhh I wanted the secret garden. :(
ReplyDeleteOh well, Avatar please.
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ReplyDeletei was dying for the secret garden :( but I'll take the Secret life of Bees pleaseeee
ReplyDeletei'll take pan's labyrinth.
ReplyDeleteStudents, do not simply choose movies you have seen. If there is a movie you have not seen, research it and see if you would like to see it and write about it. For example, Mists of Avalon, Nim's Island, and The Incredible Mr. Limpet are EXCELLENT movies for this assignment.
ReplyDeletei will do the neverending story
ReplyDeleteI will use Pan's Labyrinth
ReplyDeletebridge to terabithia!
ReplyDeleteThe secret life of BEES!!
ReplyDeleteAvatar :)
ReplyDeleteSwiss Family Robinson =)
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ReplyDeleteThe Incredible Mr. Limpet
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