Discussion: Ageism and the Media
Assignment: Ageism and the Media Discussion
The media contains positive and negative images of aging.
Assignment Instructions
This assignment requires you to compare and contrast the portrayals of two older adult characters you have seen in a movie or TV show.
Identify a movie or television show you have seen in which an older character is shown in a positive light.
Identify a movie or television show you have seen in which an older character is shown in a negative light.
Compare and contrast the differences between the two characters:
How did their physical appearance differ?
How did their behaviors and attitudes differ?
How did their interactions with other characters differ?