Punchlines: The Case for Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Humor
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Other | 19 April 2010
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The concept of ethnic, racial, and gender humor is as sensitive a subject today as it has ever been; yet at no time in the past have we had such a quantity of this humor circulating throughout society. We can see the power of such content manifested continually in our culture's films and stand-up comedy routines, as well as on popular TV sitcoms, where Jewish, black, Asian, Hispanic, and gay characters and topics have seemingly become essential to comic scenarios.
Leon Rappoport's incisive account takes an in-depth look at ethnic, racial and gender humor.
Laugh and Learn: Using Humor to Reach and Teach Teens
One way to interest your students is to make them laugh—everyone, especially teenagers, enjoys having a good time. And considering how much time during the week that you spend with your students, you might as well enjoy them. Otherwise, it is going to be a miserable experience for the teacher as well as for your students. Humor in the classroom overcomes many difficulties in classroom management.
Stranded on the hostile planet Marduk and charged with the protection of Prince Roger, Tertiary Heir to the Throne of Man, the Bronze Battalion of the Empress's Own company of elite soldiers makes its tortuous way toward the sea and their only hope of returning home. This fast-paced sequel to March Upcountry continues the odyssey of men and women caught in a struggle for survival and determined to maintain their courage and humor in the face of overwhelming odds. Coauthors Weber and Ringo excel in depicting the lives and times of soldiers both on and off the battlefield.