Feminism at the Rosebud Motel

"Eww, David!"

Has any 2-word line from a TV show been more quotable and useful? Schitt's Creek tells the story of the disgraced Rose family's arrival in the fictional town of Schitt's Creek, where they have to re-invent their lives and become better people. It's also an inherently feminist show, with messages of inclusion, personal growth, and LGBTQ+ affirmation. 

In this 1-time class, we spend 50 minutes discussing three key things about the show: the characters, the creators, and the impact on TV. 

This class is fun and fast-paced. Students are encouraged to participate, either with their cameras on or off, and they are given the chance to share their thoughts about the show. We not only find things to celebrate, but we are willing to critique the show when that is needed! 

This is a discussion-based class that does not use video clips. Importantly, it is taught from an intersectional feminist perspective. That means that in this class, we affirm that Black Lives Matter, trans women are women, trans men are men, non-binary identity is valid, and neurodiversity is vita.