Discussion

• Watch: The Illusionists: a film about global beauty(Video Documentary)
• Watch: Killing us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women (Video Documentary)
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Discussion 1 Instructions:

1. Watch the Assigned Videos:
   
   • The videos may be full-length documentaries, so please plan your time accordingly.
   • Pay attention to the thesis, argument, how the argument is presented, its limitations, benefits, logical structure, effects on society, and supporting evidence.
2. Answer Discussion Questions:
   
   • Provide a few sentences for each discussion question, addressing the key points mentioned above.
3. Respond to a Classmate:
   
   • Read and respond to one other student's answer.
   • Your response should also be a few sentences and should engage thoughtfully with their points.

Questions:

1. What is the thesis or main argument presented in The Illusionists?
2. What is the thesis or main argument presented in Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women?
3. What does commercial advertising tell us about women?
4. How does advertising’s image of women affect you?
5. What would you propose as potential solutions to some of the problems identified in the documentaries?
   

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