When the dollar is too expensive – O Pais


Date: October 9, 2010
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Name of article: When the dollar is too expensive
Name of publication: O PaÁ­s
Date: 30 October 2009
Country: Mozambique
Theme: Economics
Skills: Accuracy
Genre: Cartoon
GEM classification: Blatant stereotype

Analysis:

  • This cartoon displays an example of a visual language that is demeaning to women
  • The image sends a message that a woman cries for money, in particular dollars.

The caption in the cartoon reads: “When the dollar is too expensive.”

This cartoon displays a blatant stereotype that women cry for money to the extent that they would do anything to get hold of the money. In this cartoon, the woman dropped her purse and is crying to reach the money being held by a wealthy man.

 


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