Gender Equality

Retouching an Old Masterpiece

Overview

Students analyze primary sources to explore news coverage of women’s rights and how people have used media to bring attention to their causes. After, students research and report on a modern-day social movement that has gained attention through citizen journalism and social media.

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Grade

High School, Middle School

Subjects

Civics, English Language Arts, Social Studies

Length

240 minutes

Topics

#MeToo, African American, Anita Hill, Barbara Jordan, Essence Magazine, Gloria Steinem, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Ms. Magazine, Tarana Burke, citizen journalism, equal rights, equality, gender equality, journalism, news coverage, social media, social movements, women's rights

Author

PBS NewsHour Extra

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