Homework: Diversity Awareness- Annotated Bibliography & Media Representation
Topic: Native American - Media Representation
Info: I have attached the two homework details and scholarly articles to use. You must select one of three movie options listed below to use for the homework.
Movie Options:
• Dances With Wolves (1990)
• Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
• The Lone Ranger (2013)
Details:
A. Provide an introduction that includes the author and title of the fiction book, name of episode and name of the TV show, or the title of the movie that you chose, as well as a thesis that tells the reader whether you think this work provides a positive representation of diversity.
B. Include a brief (1-paragraph, no more than 250 words) summary of the book, episode, or movie.
C. Discuss whether you think the cast of characters in this book, episode, or movie is diverse. To back up your discussion, identify three characters from work and do the following for each:
a. Provide a brief (1-paragraph) description of the character, including what they do for a living, relationship status, role in the work (the main character, a minor character, comic relief, etc.), and anything else you think is important in understanding the character.
b. Is the portrayal of the character stereotypical? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.
c. Does the character have the privilege, and in what circumstances? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.
d. Is this a positive representation of the group(s) that the character represents? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.
D. Taking a step back, consider who isn't represented in this work. Do you think this/these groups were left out intentionally? In other words, would it affect the story to include them?
E. Finally, consider why the representation of diverse groups is important. Draw on your resources to construct an argument for greater inclusion. Does this argument extend to other areas of life (such as the workplace, schools, etc.) beyond fictional representation? Why or why not?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.