Review of ‘The Help’ Movie

Make sure to pick a topic (can be a cultural production like a movie, or tv show) or a current event. Analyze your topic of choice through the lens of at least 3 formations of identity: race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, etc.

Choose a current topic and apply themes associated with identity. You must discuss at least three identity markers (class, race, gender, sexuality, etc.) in relation to your topic and how they all relate and shape the topic you are discussing.

EXAMPLE OF OUTLINE PLEASE FOLLOW THIS——->

I. introduction

A. What is romance tourism? short explanation

B. How is romance tourism linked to identity constructions we have discussed in class?

1. Here you give your thesis statement that directlly and explicitly links materials from class to the topic of romance tourism. Ex: In this paper, I will dicuss romance tourism in terms of feminist theories regarding emotional labor, ideas regarding race and color, and the influence of class on the entire industry.

2. EMOTIONAL LABOR

A. How do feminist theorists from our class materials discuss and define emotional labor?

B. Give examples of how romance tourism is an example of emotional labor.

3. RACE/COLOR

A. Define the difference between colorism and racism, and how this relates to romance tourism

B. Give specific examples of racialized and colorized advertiesments used on webssites promoting romance tourism.

4. CLASS

A. Define issues of class, especially considering class differences between Global North & South.

B. Clear examples of how class differences affect and shape the romance tour industry globally.

5. CONCLUSION

A. Reiterate my thesis statement in different words.

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