reflection questions
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1.José Muñoz and Laurie Ouellette (“America’s Next Top Model: Neoliberal Labor”) analyze reality television in order to assess how “ordinary” people use and are used by popular media platforms. How does Muñoz’s work complicate Ouellette’s argument (refer to the Week 5 slides for a review of Ouellette’s position)? Is your understanding of the political potential of contemporary popular media more in line with Muñoz or Ouellette? If helpful, refer to an example.
2.Alessa Dominguez argues that season 8 of Are You The One? “[asks] us to think differently.” In your opinion, does the show disidentify with hetero normative reality television and/or dating conventions? Reference a scene or sequence form “We Come To Slay” and Dominguez’s article to complete your answer.
(You are required to complete six reflections over the course of the quarter. Slides posted will conclude with 2 questions about the provided material. Each question should be answered in at least 2 paragraphs. Reflections are designed to assess students’ familiarity with course readings and ability to apply theoretical concepts to course screenings and other contemporary media texts of interest. )
Provided material
Are You The One? We Come To Slay
