Saturday, June 13, 2009
Images of Stereotypes
Stereotypes have become a pop culture phenomenon. These posters exhibit several examples of pervasive stereotypes in our society. After viewing the posters, do you take them as funny/silly tongue in cheek examples of stereotypes? That by making light of something we are removing the negative connotation of that particular stereotype. Or, do you find them offensive no matter what message they are trying to get across. How do you think students would react to these images?
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I was a little saddenned by the "friends" image. I'm totally "that guy/girl" that eats dinner in a food court by myself- not because I don't have any friends, but because I usually don't have time to go home to eat and all of my friends are working! Jeez- I didn't realize that was so stereotypical!
ReplyDeleteI think the posters bring up certain stereotypes in a comical way. I did not find the images to be offensive, although I guess I could see how some people might. In my view if we can talk about certain issues like this in the open and pose a little fun at them more people might acknowledge their existence and be willing to talk about them. Although I see humor and value in these images I would never use or promote them for the simple fact that many people may not be willing to view these stereotypes in the same way that I do.
ReplyDeleteWow. Intense. The guy with the Dale Earnhardt number shaved into his back hair is wildly humorous. The others are scary and I am sure they would offend someone. It's all about how you work them into discussion. Stereotypes are a default response in much of high school and I think it is essential to address them and respond to them in a way that is constructive. Now, what way is that?
ReplyDeleteYikes, those images were very disturbing to me, in that people (and perhaps many younger students) can see them and have their opinion on these stereotypes reinforced. I think that if these were discussed in a classroom setting, a lot of students might initially laugh, but then think about why they are laughing. Hopefully, this would help dispel their notions on stereotypes.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure whether or not I would want to use these images in my class. I don't think I'm good enough at guiding mature conversation yet. I can see the room turning into chaos.
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