1. Religion and the Media Lesson 2: The influence of the media

2. 2Starter (1): Religious StereotypesIman Mohamed Abdulmajid is a supermodel. She was born in Somalia. What religion do you think she is?How do you know?Does this surprise you? Why?08/02/2014 3. 3Starter (2): Media InfluenceUsing the news articles you found for homework, assess each article for positive/ negative references, portrayals and stereotypes and then be ready to answer the following question: To what extent is Islam portrayed positively/ negatively in the media?08/02/2014 4. 4Lesson objectivesIn todays lesson we will be assessing how the media influences our ideas, attitudes, opinions and stereotypes of religions, in particular Islam.You will evaluate the influence of the media and propose what role the media should play in its portrayal of religion and religious people.08/02/2014 5. 5IslamophobiaFollowing the 9-11 attacks on the Twin Towers there was a backlash against many Muslims. Some were attacked and faced prejudice because of peoples attitudes that Islam is associated with terrorism.This view towards Muslims became known as Islamophobia.08/02/2014 6. 6Media Influence 7. 7Media InfluenceYou have now seen how the media can be used for both positive and negative reasons. In groups, evaluate the influence of the media (to what extent is it used for positive vs. negative reasons). Then propose what role you think the media should play in its portrayal of religion and religious people. Do you think the media has a duty, if so, what is that duty? 8. 8PlenaryWe believe that the role of the media should be toWe agree with the previous group becauseWe disagree with the previous group becauseWe agree with the previous group becauseWe agree with the previous group becauseWe disagree with the previous group becauseWe disagree with the previous group because 08/02/2014 9. 9Islam What do you already know?In your books, write down anything you know about the Islamic religion.Swap your books with someone on your table. Annotate your colleagues work and note where they have written FACTUAL information and where they have written an OPINION.Where did these opinions come from08/02/2014 10. 10Media Influence1. What do these two tweets reveal about the opinions of these two Muslims on the media? 2. Based upon what we have covered so far, can you add any additional positive/ negative influences of the media to your table from week one? 08/02/2014