{"product_id":"diversity-and-satire-isbn-9781119651970","title":"Diversity and Satire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first textbook to explore diversity by demonstrating how satirical content can advance the discussion and change attitudes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging in diversity and promoting inclusion means working to remove institutional inequities and actively assist those who have suffered from these inequities. In our changing media and cultural environment, satire has emerged as an increasingly popular approach for promoting diversity and inclusion. Effective satire highlights the absurdity of marginalization processes, but misinterpretation can potentially reinforce historical power dynamics and perpetuate marginalization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity and Satire \u003c\/i\u003eexamines how satire in both traditional media and new spaces reinforces or disrupts issues of marginalization in the United States. Critically analyzing many different forms of satire, this innovative textbook helps students understand what makes effective satire, describe the value of satirical content to others, and recognize how satirical artifacts advance or hinder efforts to diversify institutions. Beginning with an introduction to satire and how it can drive conversations about diversity, the text addresses how satire can be used to address historical discriminatory practices. Each chapter features satirical artifacts that contextualize the material as well as practical advice and tips to consider when engaging with satirical content and distinguishing satire. This textbook also: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the difference between satire that disrupts discourse and content that merely reinforces stereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the historical relevance of satire and its importance in addressing the marginalization of certain populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the nature of satire in the changing media and cultural environment of the twenty-first century\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures engaging case studies drawn from a wide variety of satirical sources such as \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show (with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah), The Onion, Saturday Night Live, The Hunger Games, Weird Al Yankovic, Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Sinclair Lewis, MTV, and College Humor\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author’s popular course at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, \u003ci\u003eDiversity and Satire\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eLaughing at Processes of Marginalization\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for students, instructors, and general readers looking to explore disparities related to Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Race through the lens of satire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Defining Satire 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Satire? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirical Strategies 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatire and Power: The Power of Marginalization Satire 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHegemony, Ideology, and Discourse 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatire vs. Mocking: Issues of Directionality 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Inconsistent Effects of Marginalization Satire 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Process Model 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Satirical Literacy OR How to Read This Book 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It Satire? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Being Satirized and How? 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Does the Content Make You Feel? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Satirizing Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Class 32\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Americans Dream of Class Mobility? Defining Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Class 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Intersectionality of the Self-Made Man 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Yourself up by Your Bootstraps: Satirizing Stereotypes of Scarcity 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pervasiveness of Poverty 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMo Money Mo Problems: Satirizing Wealth 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages for Some by Disadvantaging Others 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Answer? Make Everyone Middle Class! 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing at SES and Class in the Twenty-First Century 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Satirizing Gender 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Unbearable Binaries of Gender: Defining Sex and Gender 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal Men Wear Pink: Satirizing Masculinity 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntersectionality of Masculinity 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeauty is Pain: Satirizing Femininity 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntersectionality of Femininity 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Genderism: Beyond the Binary 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeminism: Pushing Back on Genderism and Gendered Norms 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Anti-Feminists 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing at Gender in the Twenty-First Century 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Satirizing Sexuality 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's Love Got to Do with It? Defining Sexuality 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Heteronormativity 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Individual Homophobia 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStereotypes of Sexuality 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Anti-Gay Institutions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Erasure: What about the Ls and the Bs? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing at Sexuality in the Twenty-First Century 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Satirizing Race 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlack, White, Red, Yellow, Purple, Green: Defining Race 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Religion is Raced 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Racist\" is an Adjective 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Whiteness 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing White Panic 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColorblindness is a Medical Condition, Not a Solution for Racism 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssimilation vs. Appropriation 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing at Race in the Twenty-First Century 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Satirizing Atrocities 150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are Social Atrocities? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Satirizing Atrocities 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Extreme Poverty and Homelessness 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Sexual Violence 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing the HIV\/AIDS Pandemic 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Genocide and Slavery 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatirizing Atrocities in the Twenty-First Century 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Activities 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Epilogue 176\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Satirical Outlets\/Artifacts 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: 100+ Items of Privilege 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharisse L'Pree Corsbie-Massay\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Communications at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she teaches courses on Media Theory, Media Psychology, and Diversity and Media. Her work focuses on how media affects the way we think about ourselves and our perceptions of others, and how we use media to construct and reaffirm positive identities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first textbook to explore diversity by demonstrating how satirical content can advance discussions and change attitudes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging in diversity and promoting inclusion means working to remove institutional inequities and actively assisting those who have suffered from these inequities. In our changing media and cultural environment, satire has emerged as an increasingly popular approach for promoting diversity and inclusion. Effective satire highlights the absurdity of marginalization processes, but misinterpretation can potentially reinforce historical power dynamics and perpetuate marginalization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity and Satire\u003c\/i\u003e examines how satire in both traditional media and new spaces reinforces or disrupts issues of marginalization in the United States. Critically analyzing many different forms of satire, this innovative textbook helps students understand what makes effective satire, recognize how satirical artifacts advance or hinder efforts to diversify institutions, and describe the value of satirical content to others. Beginning with an introduction to satire and how it can drive conversations about diversity, the text addresses how satire can be used to address historical discriminatory practices. Each chapter features satirical artifacts that contextualize the material as well as practical advice and tips to consider when engaging with satirical content and distinguishing satire. This textbook also: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates the difference between satire that disrupts discourse and content that merely reinforces stereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExplains the historical relevance of satire and its importance in addressing the marginalization of certain populations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the nature of satire in the changing media and cultural environment of the twenty-first century \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures engaging case studies drawn from a wide variety of satirical sources such as \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show (with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah), The Onion, Saturday Night Live, The Hunger Games, Weird Al Yankovic, Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Sinclair Lewis, MTV, and College Humor\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity and Satire: Laughing at Processes of Marginalization\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for students, instructors, and general readers looking to explore disparities related to Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Race through the lens of satire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989078687973,"sku":"NP9781119651970","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119651970.jpg?v=1761782707","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/diversity-and-satire-isbn-9781119651970","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}