ABCDs, Mass Media and Discrimination

Pls do look through the video about Killing Us Softly Advertising's Image of Women to recap what we learn in tutorial today. Pls take down important words/phrases/ideas that are important to understand the more complex issues.



For those who are unable to view the video (you probably do not have flash), cut and paste this link:
http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=241

For homework, pls find ads that depict other forms of stereotype eg racism, ageism or religious stereotypes. Save the picture or link online such as in Dropbox or email it to yourself as your work is going to be shared in class.

Discuss DISCRIMINATION III

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Revise first on the requirements of an Introduction. Check your language and structure upon finishing the intro.

Deadline: Sun 20^th Jan 2359hrs   

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Discuss DISCRIMINATION II

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Discuss DISCRIMINATION

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Based on the definitions and interpretations given above, do remember the differences between discrimination and prejudice and also how stereotypes play a part. Remember that prejudice is an attitude whereas discrimination is the outward behaviour or actions based on those prejudicial attitudes - something like Syafiqah's definition.

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The late Steve Jobs on Technology and Education

Q: Could technology help by improving education? 

Steve Jobs: 
I used to think that technology could help education. I've probably spearheaded giving away more computer equipment to schools than anybody else on the planet. But I've had to come to the inevitable conclusion that the problem is not one that technology can hope to solve. What's wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent....

Full interview @ Steve Jobs: The Next Insanely Great Thing 



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