Sökning: "Sofia Robinsson"

Hittade 2 uppsatser innehållade orden Sofia Robinsson.

1. 1. The Outsiders Are Growing Up to Be Violent : How Empathetic Reading May Induce Discussions about Toxic Masculinity in the EFL Classroom

   Kandidat-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Författare :Sofia Robinsson; [2021]
   Nyckelord :The Outsiders; Gender studies; toxic masculinity; gender norms; EFL classroom; lower secondary school; literature; empathetic reading;

   Sammanfattning : This essay argues that while the main character in The Outsiders challenges the norms of toxic masculinity on a surface level, his decision to continue fighting for his gang, the greasers, actually reinforces the stereotypical view that violence is connected to masculinity. Furthermore, it is argued that studying The Outsiders in a Swedish EFL classroom can promote critical thinking and knowledge of issues connected to gender through using empathetic reading. LÄS MER

3. 2. Stereotypical gender roles alive and well in the Netflix production The Kissing Booth : Using readily available film to unveil and challenge gender norms in the EFL classroom

   Uppsats för yrkesexamina på grundnivå, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Författare :Sofia Robinsson; [2019]
   Nyckelord :The Kissing Booth; Netflix; gender studies; film studies; Bechdel test; gender stereotypes; gender norms; EFL classroom; upper secondary school;

   Sammanfattning : This essay is focused on gender issues in the film The Kissing Booth directed by Vince Marcello and how it can be used in a Swedish EFL classroom to problematize the stereotypical portrayals of the main characters. Since film is readily available for people in the Western world, including young students, it is important to teach them to be mindful of how media content can influence people in different ways. LÄS MER