ASSIGNMENT
Create a new discussion post and submit something from the media (e.g., YouTube video, clip from movie/tv show, article, blog post, social media screenshot/link) that either addresses expectations for parenthood (including the expectation that people become parents) or provides advice for becoming/being parents.
Your post should include:
- Title of the piece of media in bold at the top of your post
- The link to your piece of media
- It should be read/watched in 15 minutes or less (if it’s less than 5 minutes, please be sure it’s dense in content to set your summary and peers up for success)
- Make sure that others can access it (not behind paywall, hyperlink works)
- A summary of the expectations/advice that is provided in your piece of media.
- APA reference
PT 2 WILL SEND AFTER I RECIEVE PT 1
Read/watch the content shared by two other members in your group. You need to either respond to someone whose post hasn’t been commented on yet or provide a unique perspective on the piece of media. In each respond to the following questions:
- Who do you think is the intended audience of this piece of advice or the target of the expectations? What experiences of parenthood or being a caregiver are included and excluded?
- Think of this in terms of intersectionality. You need to either identify at least one group of individuals’ whose experience isn’t reflected in this piece of media or indicate why this advice/expectations apply to all members in the intended audience.
- Is the advice/expectations consistent with what we have learned in class? Be sure to explain your reasoning. Include at least one clear example to justify your position.
- How does this piece of media relate to the Discussion Reading(s) you completed?
- Is the piece of media consistent or inconsistent with the Discussion Reading(s)? Use at least one example to justify your position. Include in-text citations to identify which article you are using for support.
- What additional insight into this piece of advice or these expectations did you gain from the Discussion Reading(s) you completed. Provide at least one insight with commentary.
