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Gender and Personal Development
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1) What differences have you observed in the treatment girls and boys receive in film? Why do you think these differences exist? Is it fair?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2) Can you name different jobs that men and women do in the Kings of Masks? How do they differ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3) How does Grandpa’s attitude towards Doggie change once he finds out that Doggie is a girl?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4) What are the different points in the film when we are given hints that Doggie might be a girl?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5) How does Grandpa explain to Doggie the difference between boys and girls?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6) What does Doggie look like when she is dressed as a boy? Can you think about anybody else in the film who disguises their gender with a costume or dress? Why is it done?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7) How does Doggie’s appearance change once it turns out she is a girl?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8) Grandpa has particular ideas regarding girls and boys. Do you remember moments in the film when he is challenged in his ideas and forced to reconsider his views? What does Doggie have to do in order to overcome the limitations of her gender?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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