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How is sport a reflection of society?
How can sport be a mechanism to improve society?
LESSON ONE: THE TELEVISED MANHOOD FORMULA
By the end of class, you will be able to... connect concepts about hegemonic masculinity to sports broadcasts.
Read "Masculinity as Portrayed on Sports Television," by Messner, et al (print copy)
Do the assignments on the tiered rubric
Decide what television sports show you'll be watching over the weekend to do an analysis--- just like Messner and his researchers did... Sign-Up Sheet for Sports Television Broadcasts
Here is a 10 Dominant Themes in Televised Sports template for use as you view your selected TV sports broadcast.
Assignment and Rubric: Assigned criteria (left column) and rubric (three right columns).
Homework: Finish any part of the Messner, et al reading and assignment
LESSON TWO: OVERARCHING THEMES
By the end of class, you will be able to... identify social constructions of masculinity across various popular culture texts.
Let's Get Started! Let's review:
- our responses via the tiered rubric to the "Masculinity as
- Portrayed on Sports Television," by Messner, et al (print copy)
- our progress on viewing a live TV sports broadcast and comparing it to the 10 Dominant Themes from Messner, et al.
Sign-Up Sheet for Sports Television Broadcasts
10 Dominant Themes in Televised Sports template for use as you view
Assignment and Rubric: Assigned criteria (left column) and rubric (three right columns).
Live Sports TV Broadcast Multimodal Options
Now, let's view two videos and try to unpack social constructions of masculinity.
Tough Guise introduction, by Jackson Katz
Wizard of Oz: The Man Behind the Curtain
What is a 'real man?' What happens to boys/ men who are boxed out by these definitions?
SUMMARIZER: Definition, please: What is Hegemonic Masculinity?
Extra Sources: Analysis of Tough Guise and Jackson Katz: Workshops
LESSON THREE: FEMININITY VERSUS FEMINISM AND BEYOND
By the end of class, you will be able to... unpack social constructions of femininity.
Let's Get Started! Please take the following survey: A Survey about Attitudes toward Sex and Gender in Sports . Please shut your laptop when you're done; thanks.
Moving Ahead: What's the difference between hegemonic masculinity and inclusive masculinity? Let's hear an example from comedian George Carlin.
Review of the Jackson Katz premises in Tough Guise.
Afterward, we'll register our project choices and create links to our Unit 5 webpages: Sign-Up Sheet for Sports Television Broadcasts
Next, take out all your materials for the tiered rubric to the "Masculinity as Portrayed on Sports Television," by Messner, et al. You'll get checked off while we view Killing Us Softly 3, Jean Kilbourne's groundbreaking documentary about images of females in advertising.
Homework: Last call: View your live TV sports broadcast by our next class and have the 10 Dominant Themes in Televised Sports template done completely.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Synthesize why and how legislation created opportunities for females across academics and sports.
Choose One: Title IX E-Learning Module OR Same Sex Orientation: E-Learning Module
LESSON FOUR: BUILDING THE LIVE SPORTS TV RESEARCH PROJECT
By the end of class, you will be able to... draw conclusions from data you have collected.
Let's Get Started! Please open up your personal Google website and go to your Unit 5 page.
Here are the links you need for today:
10 Dominant Themes in Televised Sports template for data comparison
LESSON FIVE: FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS FOR (TENTATIVELY) EXEMPT STUDENTS
By the end of class, you will be able to.... assess a qualitative research project by completing a response
Let's Get Started! Reminders...
- To be exempt from the final.... you must present your project today in class
- Our final exam is located in the left frame of this website
- Your final project is due on the day of the final exam if you are not exempt
Project Presenters: Get set up...
Audience Members: Prepare...
- a sign that says "Presenter"
- a rubric with your name on it
- plan for a 12 minute presentation to a small group of assigned students--- 9 minutes to present, 3 minutes for feedback
- shut your Chromebooks
- put your name on three response sheets
- review the response sheet (participation grade for thorough completion)
With time remaining....
PART I: Please take the following survey: Attitudes toward Sex and Gender in Sports--- End of Unit
PART II: Please answer the following writing prompt in a paragraph, using complete sentences and your best writing ability. Post your response on a new page on your personal Google website called "Unit 5: Writing Prompt--- End of Unit"
"Define the following concepts: sex, gender, and identity. What are their similarities and differences? How do the media typically represent male, female, same sex oriented, and transgendered athletes? What do you think about these representations? Have you ever advocated for sports equity? If so, explain."
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