M/F on TV Reflections on Image Fragments
Published on June 4th, 1999
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For some time there has been controversy about the influence of TV programmes on young people. So far the discussion has concentrated primarily on the effect of violence in the programmes. Axis intends to focus on another area: the impact of stereotypes, especially sexual, and investigate whether there might be an alternative process of conceptualization that breaks through mental constructs and behaviour patterns which confirm existing roles.
Date: June 4 & 11, 1999, 8:30 p.m.
De Balie, Amsterdam
For some time there has been controversy about the influence of TV programmes on young people. So far the discussion has concentrated primarily on the effect of violence in the programmes. Axis intends to focus on another area: the impact of stereotypes, especially sexual, and investigate whether there might be an alternative process of conceptualization that breaks through mental constructs and behaviour patterns which confirm existing roles.
Loving Animals
Date: June 4, 1998, 8:30 p.m.
De Balie, Amsterdam
Series in which animals play the lead roles, particularly cartoons, are an important genre on television. The present success of Cartoon Network bears witness to this. The animals possess human characteristics and qualities. This means that stereotypical conceptions of masculinity and femininity get pushed to the centre of the screen. In addition to the universally known characters (Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, etc.) there are now a host of cows, ants, penguins and even Tasmanian Devils on the tube. Does this greater supply lead to more diversity, or are we still holding on to the familiar stereotypical mental images regarding the sexes? What role does the arrival of the androgynous Tele Tubbies play in this?
Panel members Joke Hermes (Film- en Televisionstudies, UvA)
Tonio van Vugt (Zone 5300)
Wouter Snip (Stimuleringsfonds)
Yvonne Willemsen (projectmanager Teleac/NOT)
chair: Chazia Mourali
crime watch II
Date: June 11, 1998, 8:30 p.m.
De Balie, Amsterdam
Discussion
In Crime Watch I (1998) the women detectives from television series like The X-Files, Profiler and Prime Suspect were put under scrutiny. They appear to be strong women who can not only solve cases, but are also emotional and sensitive. In Crime Watch II we will be looking at the sleuths from the detective series broadcast during the afternoons, and intended for young people.
Panel members A.L. Collot d’Escury (Developping Psychologie, UvA)
Bernadette van Dijck (Bureau Beeldvoming M/V, NOS)
Anne Huizinga (scenarioschrijver/dramaturg)
Bart Soepnel (SBS 6)
Chair: Chazia Mourali
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