Gender, Politicians and Public Health
Using The Simpsons to Teach Politics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12869609 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pete Woodcock (University of Huddersfield, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 153-164 |
| Publication date | 2008-05-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Political Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1680-4333 • E-ISSN: 1682-0983 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1057/eps.2008.5 |
| OpenAlex | W2078116458 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 2 |
The creators of The Simpsons have constructed a model of society, one which due to the show's longevity and popularity can be used by the teacher of politics to illustrate key points of the curriculum. This article suggests three such uses of The Simpsons, namely the depiction of gender in society, the nature of politicians, and what can and cannot be banned with regard to public health
Art · Comparative politics · Curriculum · Depiction · Political science · Politics · Popularity · Public health · Sociology · Film in Education and Therapy · Humor Studies and Applications · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Medicine · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2010 - 2022 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |