Gender Subversion Kit (download the pdf at this link)
http://www.crimethinc.com/tools/posters/gender_subversion_front.pdf
Highlighting Girls in Youth Media
As practitioners in youth media, we have the opportunity to support the long-term development of girls.
http://www.youthmediareporter.org/2009/08/the_power_and_impact_of_gender.html
The Power and Impact of Gender-Specific Media Literacy
It is up to the field as a whole to help students critique media, avoid stereotypes, and act out new identities.
http://www.youthmediareporter.org/2009/08/highlighting_girls_in_youth_me.html
Explorers of Exchange: Girls Traverse the Digital Divide
Girls from the Lower East Side use digital photography to define global exchange with girls in Chiapas, Mexico.
http://www.youthmediareporter.org/2007/10/explorers_of_exchange_girls_tr.html
Youth media programs have what it takes to support queer youth and their inventive approaches to making media and eradicating homophobia one large step at a time.
http://www.youthmediareporter.org/2008/06/youth_media_is_coming_out.html
Media Savvy Arab Girls Respond to the Mainstream
How alternative youth media can and must respond to mainstream news.
http://www.youthmediareporter.org/2007/11/media_savvy_arab_girls_respond.html
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ReplyDeleteI could not agree more. I had a difficult time forming an opinion towards this video. I clearly recognize the talent these children have and admire their training in ballet; BUT it was what they were wearing that held me back to completely liking this video. Up until now, I still have mixed feelings--I do not think they will ever fall to one side.
ReplyDeleteI can understand why it would cause some controversy but I have to agree with Aaron. I watched this video for the first time with my dad before hearing the commentary. I though it was very cool that these girls were about to be creative in such a way. I personally with I could be so talented at such a young age. Not once did it come across my mind that what there were wearing was inappropriate. Not until my dad mentioned his disgust of the video, did I realize that this might be taken in a sexual manner. I do believe that this video can be interpreted differently by different people, but I also believe that that is not the fault of the children, the parents or the dance instructor. I do however believe that it is not a good idea to have this in a mass media because some of the people watching my practice or are fond of pedophilia.
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