Entries from February 2009

February 10, 2009

Activity Challenge III Health/Food Advertising

Talk about today–what similarities did the groups notice in the way advertisers target audience who are interested in health and nutrition?
Why does it make sense for the general public to begin noticing the methods advertisers use?
After the completion of this unit, do you think you will be more cautious about buying any items based soley [...]

February 9, 2009

Activity Challenge II — Cultural Stereotyping

Watch this short clip about the Happy to be Nappy Series I mentioned in class today (disregard the other videos linked to it, as many are not appropriate and viewing is not condoned):

Then, use this space to discuss today’s challenge or your reactions to the clip. Have you ever noticed how [...]

February 3, 2009

Body Image Project Discussion on Activity Challenge I: Gender Mix-up

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What was it like thinking about the pressures placed on the opposite gender? How do you think this will help you think about body image in [...]