Media Day 47 - Wonder Woman

Guiding Question:  Do magazines reflect gender stereotypes, challenge them, or construct them?

Objective:  Identify and explain gender stereotyping in the media.  Investigate the evolution of Wonder Woman in American society.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with a short discussion on superheroes.  Then, you'll download the "Wonder Woman Viewing Guide" and we'll begin "The Story of Wonder Woman."

Due Dates:

• Thursday, April 14 - Magazine Analysis presentations due in class
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

Extending our studies:

• The Problem with Female Superheroes
• What Can Wonder Woman Tell Us About American Culture?
• Myth of Wonder Woman Holding Women Back