Your final research 6-8 page paper will require you to pick one of the themes we have discussed throughout the semester and do a critical comparative analysis of at least two (2) different types of media (a film, television show, radio broadcast, piece of journalism, etc). You cannot use two films or two television shows–the selections should each be a different medium.
Themes to consider (but not be limited by):
Various Tropes (per Donald Bogle– you can pick one and explore it in your selections)
Depictions of women/ gender issues
Impact of capitalism and finances on access and success
Fiction vs Reality
Impact of Propaganda
LGBTQIA Representations
Impact of Social Media
…and more
Guidance on writing comparative analysis:
https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/how-write-comparative-analysisLinks to an external site.
https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-comparative-essay.htmlLinks to an external site.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Comparative-EssayLinks to an external site.
Category: Mass Media and the Black Community
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“Exploring Gender Representations in Film and Television: A Comparative Analysis of Tropes and Impact on Society”