Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The Objectification of Black Women's Bodies: A Historical Analysis of "All I Want For My Birthday Is A ----------- also known as the Birthday Song"
Good Afternoon Class,
For Friday I would like for you to view and read about a number of items. Also, start preparing for an in class quiz Monday September September 23, 2013 that will cover everything we've done up until this point. If you took notes when I went over everything Monday please review them. It will be multiple-choice and no more than 20 questions.
Friday we will discuss the objectification of Black women's bodies. What does it mean to objectify?
Objectify: to present or regard as an object. Oftentimes we harmlessly watch videos or listen to songs that objectify women without regard for the historical background of how this all came about. Friday we will discuss these ideas.
Please post the answers to these questions on your blog using the links/videos I'm including. Please use complete sentences in each response. Answer fully for full credit. This post is due FRIDAY BY 9:05AM.
1. What was Russell Simmons reaction to the negative responses to the video? Please summarize Jamilah Lemieux' response. Please summarize Jeff Johnson's response. What have we learned in class about Harriet Tubman that conflicts with the video? (6:51 min video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoPkiN2hwsc
2. Who brought Sarah Bartman to Europe and for what purpose? What happened to Sarah Baartman after her death? What is her nickname and its meaning? (2 page article)
http://www.southafrica.info/about/history/saartjie.htm#.UjnsVjlgPHg
3. Why was there an uproar about the Minister of Culture of Sweden? What was the purpose of the cake according to the article? What are two of the comments below the article? What is your overall opinion of the commentary on the article? (1 page article)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2131365/Racist-cake-causes-outrage-Sweden-Lena-Adelsohn-Liljeroth-triggers-race-row.html
4. What is one similarity between the 2 Chainz Video and the incident with the Minister of Culture of Sweden? What makes the two situations different? Please see the link below for the 2 Chainz Video. (5 minute video)
http://vimeo.com/48668244
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