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Superb Ignite learner response – I particularly like the idea of developing the idea of ‘normalisation’ in society (and the media’s role in this). We need to make sure this is contained within a well-organised essay but there’s huge potential here to develop this into a top-level critical investigation. Feminism is going to be a crucial aspect for this investigation – we’ve got plenty of excellent textbooks in DF07 which can be added straight into your project proposal research plan. You’ll need textual analysis in the essay so consider which key scenes from the Handmaid’s Tale you will focus on. It’s important to pick scenes that help develop the ideas you plan to discuss in the essay. The idea of ‘normalisation’ in society gives you a chance to discuss Marxism and Hegemony (you’ll study these with Ms Fowler after half-term). Next steps:   Write your three next steps in this project as a numbered list along with how you plan to complete them. Consider all possible ...

Working title Include your specific text in the title and either 'how or 'why' or both, e.g.: To what extent and why are video games such as 'Grand Theft Auto’ becoming more violent? This  list of last year's critical investigation titles may help you write your question. To what extent do series like "The Handmaid's Tale" dictate oppression in society and how is this shown through the perspective of feminism in today's society. To what extent is "The Handmaid's Tale" series feminist? To what extent do media products such as  "The Handmaid's Tale" reflect to modern feminism? Angle How will you approach this question? E.g.: What impact are these increasingly violent games having on their audience? Is this simply a moral panic of the 21st century or is further regulation required? Hypothesis  E.g.Video games are psychologically damaging for young people, and audiences have become increasingly desensitised to ...