Palestine 101 / Module 6
Dehumanization and Bias in the Media
Media is treated as a battlefield over Palestinian humanity and voice. The lesson moves from anti-Palestinian racism to the ways independent and social media challenge dominant narratives.
Learning objectives
- Define anti-Palestinian racism in relation to media dehumanization.
- Compare mainstream media narratives with independent and social media challenges to those narratives.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
We will explore this topic through three main parts. First, we will begin by understanding who the Palestinian people are. Second, we will define anti-Palestinian racism and explore how mainstream media contributes to the dehumanization of Palestinians. Third, we will look at how independent and social media have empowered Palestinians to challenge and reshape dominant narratives.
Curriculum Guide
A curriculum guide is available in RevEd for study, discussion, and reflection.