For decades, critical feminist scholars have analyzed media messages and other elements of culture that may contribute to the sexual victimization of children. The popular TLC television show, Toddlers & Tiaras, chronicles the phenomena of child beauty contests in the U.S. and has been critiqued for encouraging and rewarding children by objectifying them for their bodies and looks. We will explore whether this is just healthy competition or another example of pedophilia culture.
DATE: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
TIME: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
PLACE: Room 4151 Damon City Campus
DISCUSSANTS: Natasha Christensen Chen, Sociology; Dina Giovanelli, Sociology; and Tokeya Graham, English
As always, this film series is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Diversity & Community Studies Program, the Department of Anthropology/History/Political Science/Sociology (AHPS), the Department of English/Philosophy, the DCC Campus Center, the DCC Pride Alliance and Mentors in Violence Prevention Strategies at MCC (MVP-MCC).
Please see and, if applicable, share the attached flier. Thank you!
Christine Plumeri
AHPS and MVP-MCC
11/09/2011
Attachments:
 SFSToddlersandTiarasflier.fall2011.pdf
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