Objectives:
-For students to critically examine their identities and statuses in connection to their social context/culture/society.
-Practice intersectional examination of social location.
Assignment:
What identities and statuses do you hold? (Please be sure NOT to disclose any that you are not comfortable with the instructor and mentor knowing.) You may want to discuss gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, social class, education, ability, age, hobbies (subcultures), region or geographic location, familial status, etc.
How do you see yourself reflected in popular culture? What aspects of your identity/which statuses do you not see reflected? For this, you may want to consider picking 2-3 types of popular culture to focus on. For example, music, movies, tv shows, comic books, etc.
What are some of the stereotypes, tropes, and/or assumptions made about people who have your identities/statuses (these don't have to be negative)? Why do you think that is? For the identities/statuses that you do not see reflected, why do you think that is? You should use examples from popular culture to demonstrate your points.