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Which questions might guide your summer media reflections?

This black and white printable bookmark can be shared with peers, scholars and family to help you co construct a future dialogue.

How do you re-examine media?

The ‘Bechdel Test’ is a well-known test put to film and tv, but what other tests might help us think about intersectionality across media texts?

How is gender neutral language evolving?

Given the key role of language in shaping cultural and social attitudes, using gender-inclusive language is a powerful way to promote gender equality and eradicate gender bias.” (Keep reading guidelines from the UN available here). 

How are you educating parents and caregivers?

Bringing the full community into the learning matters.

Ready to talk about toys and gender?

Did you know that toys are more gendered now than they were 50 years ago?

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

Is your school hosting truly meaningful discussions?

Many teachers want to help LGBTQ+ students, but research shows they don’t necessarily know how.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic for ways to change that narrative.

How is film a tool for LGBTQ+ allyship?

The Vito Russo test is an amazing lens to use as a consumer of media.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

Into gaming?

Games have a meaninful role in culture, and they always have.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

What reflection are YOU personally doing?

Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community means that each of us must make an ongoing commitment to unlearning and rethinking and questioning.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

How can you 'read' an advertisement?

Students are inundated with advertising now more than ever before, and gender-based marketing isn’t just bad for the audience, it is bad for business too.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

Are you a podcast fan?

Fictional podcasts offer a great bridge to discussions about identity, family, community and power.

Learn more about that here and then go check out the infographic.

Why are pronouns so important?

One of the main reasons why pronouns are so important is because, other than our name, it’s one of the main ways that people identify and call us.

Read the full text  here and then go check out the infographic.