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Final Paper Topic/outline:
Title: “Media Influence on Women: Unraveling Sexual
Final Paper Topic/outline:
Title: “Media Influence on Women: Unraveling Sexual Objectification, Stereotypes, and Empowering Body Image”
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Overview of media influence on women’s social, economic, and political status
B. Connection to the documentary on cultural criticism featuring bell hooks.
C. Importance of understanding the socioeconomic context of media production
D. Personal motivation: Battling with body image as a curvy woman.
E. Broader context: Media’s influence on societal beauty standards
F. Significance of examining the impact on self-perception and societal expectations.
II. Media Representation of Women
A. Examination of how media constructs meanings related to women’s bodies B. Analysis of visual/verbal/auditory languages or codes perpetuating stereotypes C. Exploration of the impact of media representation on women’s self-image and societal perceptions D. Analysis of the underrepresentation of curvy women in mainstream media E. Examination of common stereotypes perpetuated in television, advertisements, and films F. Exploration of the consequences of limited representation on societal perceptions of beauty
III. Media Production and Objectification
A. Discussion on the political economy and production aspects of media
B. Influence of profit-oriented motives on the objectification of women in media
C. Role of giant, global corporations in shaping and perpetuating harmful narratives
IV. Sexual Objectification and Stereotypes
A. Overview of media as a source of cultural pedagogy promoting objectification
B. Examination of how media contributes to shaping stereotypes about women.
C. Discussion on the consequences of sexual objectification on women’s social and economic status 1. Impact on women’s mental health and self-esteem 2. Reinforcement of gender inequalities through media narratives
V. Media Literacy and Resistance
A. Importance of raising media literacy in response to negative media influences
B. Overview of critical media literacy as a tool for countering stereotypes and objectification
C. Empowerment through learning to read, criticize, and resist harmful cultural narratives.
D. Promotion of different cultural voices and perspectives through media literacy
E. Importance of promoting media literacy to counteract negative influences.
F. Discussion on empowerment through understanding media’s role in shaping perceptions
G. Suggestions for incorporating media literacy education in communities.
VI. Redefining Beauty Standards
A. Overview of efforts to redefine beauty standards in the media.
B. Discussion on positive representations and campaigns challenging stereotypes.
C. Suggestions for fostering a more inclusive and diverse media landscape.
D. Emphasis on the universal nature of the struggle with body image
E. Exploration of the importance of inclusive representation for women of all backgrounds
F. Suggestions for creating a collective movement for body positivity.
VII. Conclusion
A. Recap of key points discussed in the paper.
B. Emphasis on the role of media literacy and policy changes in promoting positive representation.
C. Call to action for creating a media environment that uplifts and empowers women and promotes body positivity across diverse identities.
Final Research Paper rubric and requirement
The red portion was modification of instructions and further elaboration of the final research paper
As you begin to write your paper, please remember that this assignment is not an opinion piece, but instead, a research paper where students are expected to cite scholarly literature. I would also like to mention the importance of writing this final paper in APA format, which includes a Reference page at the end, and citations within the paper, of the various sources used.
Please note the importance of using journal articles in this assignment, and that newspaper articles, magazines, movies, and websites are not preferred sources in a research paper.
I have modified the length slightly to indicate that this should be an 8-12 page paper, and include 5-10 articles/sources.
Also, the syllabus provides additional information about the paper requirements, some of which are outlined below:
1. Explores a topic that is related to women’s social, economic, and political status in our society.
2. Identifies and discusses the importance and significance of the topic.
3. Has a clear and specific focus (e.g. the issue as a social problem, theory that explains the problem, policy responses if relevant to your topic, effectiveness of policy responses, guidelines for practice, etc.).
4. Contains a systematic review of literature using scholarly sources.
5. Discusses policy and practice implications.
6. Uses sub-headings for organizational purposes, such as Introduction, Theoretical Perspectives, and others as they are relevant to your topic, such as Policy Responses, Guidelines for Practice, Implications for Social Work, etc.
7. Uses APA format throughout the paper, including Cover page, Reference page, journal articles, and proper in-text citations.
8. The grade for your paper will depend upon these criteria above, please insure your paper complies with these specifications.
Assignment Overview
For your final project you will select a topic according to your own interests that concerns an issue relevant to gender/women. This may be either an issue covered in class or another issue that is pre-approved by the instructor. You will need to research the topic in depth, provide information on the scope and impact of the issue, as well as suggest potential treatment or programmatic solutions.
You will need to submit a tentative title and brief outline of your paper no later than Day 7 of Module 10, 11:59 p.m. E.T.
The Final Research Paper is due
Grading Rubric
Your Final Research Paper will be evaluated on the degree to which it fulfills specific requirements of content and structure. The paper is worth 100 points, which amounts to 30% of your final grade.
Content Requirements
Your Final Research Paper must adhere to the following content requirements:
1. Explores a topic that is related to gender/women’s social economic, and political status in our society.
2. Identifies and discusses the importance and significance of the topic.
3. Has a clear and specific focus (e.g. the issue as a social problem, theory that explains the problem, policy responses, effectiveness of policy responses, guidelines for practice, etc.).
4. Contains a systematic review of literature.
5. Discusses policy and practice implications.
Structure Requirements
Your paper should also adhere to the following requirements of structure:
1. Is at least 3000–3750 words long (12–15 pages, assuming 250 words per page).
2. Uses subheadings to organize the discussion.
3. Has logical Introduction and Conclusion sections.
4. Cites all sources ( scholarly publications preferred) used in the work.
5. Is coherent, logical, and free of typographical errors.
6. Follows APA writing style.
The table below shows how the content and structure of the paper will be evaluated and the number of points available:
Content Requirements
Points Available Content Requirement
20 Explores a topic that is related to women’s social, economic, and political status in our society.
20 Identifies and discusses the importance and significance of the topic.
20 Has a clear and specific focus (e.g. the issue as a social problem, theory that explains the problem, policy responses, effectiveness of policy responses, guidelines for practice, etc.).
15 Contains a systematic review of literature.
15 Discusses policy and practice implications.
Structure Requirements
Points deducted Structure Requirement
1 Is at least 3000–3750 words long (12–15 pages, assuming 250 words per page).
1 Uses subheadings to organize the discussion.
1 Has logical Introduction and Conclusion sections.
2 Cites all sources (scholarly publications preferred) used in the work and follows APA writing style
5 Is coherent, logical, and free of typographical errors.
Total = 100
ADDITIONAL POWERPOINT PRESENTATION OF THE RESEACH PAPER IN 5-8 SLIDES IS REQUIRED:
Research Paper Presentation
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You should be just about finished with your Final Research Paper by now, and everyone is eager to hear about your work. For this assignment you will use the discussion board video upload feature to deliver your presentation of your research paper to your peers. Presentations should be approximately 5 – 7 minutes.
An easy and effective way to make such a presentation is to follow these steps:
Create a PowerPoint presentation (you can also use Prezi or other presentation format).
Create a narrated screen capture (recorded video) of your Powerpoint.
Grading Rubric
The assignment is worth a total of ten (10) points. Eight (8) of those points will be for your presentation, and two (2) points will be for your commentaries, assuming your work meets all of the following requirements:
Requirements for Research Presentation
Requirement Points
The presentation is posted in a timely manner. 2
The main ideas of the presentation are conveyed in an orderly, concise, and clear manner. 3
The visual and audio features of the presentation show efforts to keep audience attention. 3
Subtotal 8
The commentaries generally follow the guidelines for discussion participation outlined in the Discussion Grading Rubric. 2
Total 10
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