video presentation addendum: because technology failed us
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Video Presentation Addendum: Because Technology Failed Us. Movie: 9 to 5 Date Made: 1982 Description: This film is about a group of women working in an office. After being sexually harassed and demeaned at work, the group kidnaps their boss in an effort to get revenge. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Video Presentation Addendum: Because Technology Failed Us
Movie: 9 to 5
Date Made: 1982
Description: This film is about a group of women working in an office. After being sexually harassed and demeaned at work, the group kidnaps their boss in an effort to get revenge.
Connection: The film scene I chose was the clip dealing with harassment when the boss . I am connecting this scene to the rape cases where men have been in positions of power
Ladies First by Queen Latifah
Description: This song by Queen Latifah is titled, “Ladies First.” The song is a positive portrayal of women.
Lyrics: Believe me when I say being a woman is great, you seeI know all the fellas out there will agree with meNot for being one but for being with one
NO CONNECTION NEEDED
The advertisement I chose is for Ry-Krisp wafers. In the ad, the designers are portraying sexuality and reinforcing expectations of women by reinforcing an image of beauty.
Connection to Class: I am connecting this ad to the reading that discussed the little girl who received an apron for her birthday. Although, the apron is not a sexual portrayal of women, it still reinforces an expectation on women.
Interview
• List your five questions
• Question: What did you learn about your mother as a result of this interview?