What is the Bechdel test?

• The Bechdel test evaluates the representation of men in fiction based on whether a work features at least two men who talk to each other about something other than a woman.
• The Bechdel test evaluates the representation of women in fiction based on whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about a man.
• The Bechdel test evaluates the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in fiction based on whether a work features at least two LGBTQ+ characters who talk to each other about something other than their identity.
• The Bechdel test evaluates the representation of women in fiction based on whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man.

What is social conditioning?

• Social conditioning is the process of building social media platforms
• Social conditioning is the process of cooking food in a social setting
• Social conditioning is the process by which society shapes individual behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes.
• Social conditioning is the process of training pets

What is 'the female gaze'?

• The female gaze is a term used to describe the way men perceive women.
• The female gaze refers to a type of camera lens used in photography.
• The female gaze is the perspective of the world and its portrayal through the eyes of women.
• The female gaze is a concept related to the study of astronomy.

What is Knowledge Application 1 on your ISMG?

• Aesthetic Features & Stylistic Devices

• Selection and Synthesis of Subject Matter

• Representations of concepts, identities, times, and places

• Cultural Assumptions, Values, Attitudes, and Beliefs

Select the social punishments a person might receive for acting outside of gender expectations.

• Increase opportunities

• Discrimination

• Social Stigma

• Psychological Comfort

What is 'the middle class'?

• A social group below the working class, typically with a high standard of living and high income.
• A social group above the upper class, typically with a low standard of living and low income.
• A social group that does not exist in modern society.
• A social group between the upper class and the working class, typically with a comfortable standard of living and moderate income.

Why might a celebrity represent themselves as 'working class' in a piece of media?

• To distance themselves from their privileged background
• To mock the working class
• To appeal to a wider audience, create a relatable image, or show solidarity with fans.

What's the value of popular media?

• Popular media has no value
• The value of popular media is limited to entertainment only
• The value of popular media is multifaceted and includes entertainment, information dissemination, cultural reflection, opinion shaping, and diversity of voices.

What does it mean to 'other' someone?

• Inviting someone to a social event
• Treating someone with respect and kindness
• Treating someone as different or inferior based on certain characteristics.
• Complimenting someone on their achievements

Which of the following is an example of positive gender representation?

• A book that portrays women as weak and dependent on men
• A movie that showcases strong, independent female characters who are not defined by traditional gender roles.
• A TV show with only male characters in leadership roles
• A movie that reinforces traditional gender stereotypes