Christensen says that there is a "secret education" in our country, which would be the passing of racial and stereotypical values to adolecent American children through movies, cartoons, and other forms of media.
1. "First I want students to critique portrayals of hierarchy and inequality in children's movies and cartoons"
This line shows that the differences between the classes are portrayed to children at a very young age. The white culture is predominately the ones being shown in these movies as those in power or control.
2. "As they view each episode, they fill in a chart answering these questions. Students Immediately start yelling out the stereotypes because they are so obvious."
This excerpt is about her students who are now much older and can recognize stereotypes, which they very easily do. The stereotypes were not only obvious but also abundant.
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Nice blog! Do you buy her argument? Do subtle or not so subtle insertions of stereotypes in films and literature have a profound effect on children's beliefs?
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