Evolution of Women in Crime Dramas
In this three week class, students will look at how the role of women in crime dramas has changed over time- from the damsel in distress to top lieutenants in a police department.
Amy Burger
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(94)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Students will look at crime drama detectives and the evolution of the role of women over 3 weeks. In week 1, students will look at the role of women in crime dramas from the 1940s- 1970s. In week 2, students will look at the role of women in crime dramas from the 1980s-early 2000s. In the third week, students will look at women in crime dramas from 2010- present. Some crime dramas that will be looked at will be The Big Sleep, Maltese Falcon, Dragnet, Hill St Blues, Remington Steele, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Miami Vice, and Magnum, P. I. (Original and current series) among others, This class will be taught using video clips and discussion of clips
Learning Goals
Students will learn about women empowerment over time and the role of women in crime dramas from damsels in distress to high ranking detectives.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be showing clips from detective shows.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2019
4.6
94reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I am a social studies teacher. I love crime dramas. In college, I took a Women in LIterature class in college and my final project was the evolution of women in crime dramas for which I received an A. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-12 learners per class
