1-2 pages, double spaced (EXCLUDING THE REFERENCE PAGE)
We’ve talked a lot about how the ways in which sex and sexuality are constructed and represented in contemporary U.S. culture may contribute to a climate in which sexual assault and rape are all too prevalent. For this paper, we’ll look for positive rather than problematic portrayals of sexuality. Your assignment is to find one example of a representation of sex or sexuality (or masculinity, femininity, or gender) that is a positive rather than a negative model. That is, these should be representations that are likely to contribute to a reduction in the prevalence of sexual aggression (or at least not contribute to an increase in sexual aggression). You can look for examples in any medium — novels, short stories, popular music, advertisements, poetry, films, television programs, essays, web pages, blogs, YouTube videos, TikTok videos, Instagram posts, paintings, plays, dance programs, public figures such as politicians, entertainers or athletes, educational programs and workshops, or anything else you can think of. The example might be specific (e.g., one scene from one episode of one television program) or more general (e.g., the personality and typical behavior of a particular athlete).
Structure In writing about your example, please include three things: 1) A citation. For some examples (e.g., novels or websites) you can follow APA f
ormat; for others, (e.g., a person) youÂ’ll have to wing it. Give as much information as you can. Remember that the purpose of a citation is to allow others to find that source. Make this as easy as possible for your readers. For example, if you are citing a specific sketch from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, you could give the name of the program (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), the network (TBS), the date and time it first aired, and the title of the episode (or as much of this information as you can find).
2a) A short descriiption or summary of the content of the example (e.g., a summary of the thesis of an essay, a descriiption of a painting, a mini-biography of a person). AND/OR 2b) If feasible, you can (instead of or in addition) include the actual example. This is (obviously) possible only for certain media (e.g., poems, advertisements, web pages). AND 2c) If there is a relevant weblink (e.g., to a YouTube video), please include it.
3) An argument or explanation of why you think this depiction of sexuality is likely to reduce rather than increase the incidence of rape and sexual assault. You must make reference to the course material (reading or film) when making this argument or providing this explanation. (for this part I will upload two articles which YOU SHOULD USE FOR THIS PAPER.)
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