Igualdad de los sexos/los ídolos Spanish AS/2 AQA

LA IGUALDAD DE LOS SEXOS, and
LA INFLUENCIA DE LOS ÍDOLOS
This PPT an PDF can be used For the either AQA units
(Note - if using in GSlides the format may be changed - the PDF can be shown on the screen to avoid that happening)

El reguetón y el machismo – Critical Cultural Analysis
Description:

This bilingual teaching resource explores the relationship between reggaeton and machismo, offering a critical lens on how popular music can reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes. Based on academic research (Perfiles Educativos, UNAM), the presentation provides structured sections including:
• Context & Objectives: Analysis of 64 reggaeton songs (2020) using discourse methods.
• Categories of Analysis: Key themes such as mujer como cuerpo, santas y putas, and fantasía sexual.
• Comprehension & Discussion Prompts: Guided questions to encourage critical thinking about representation and gender.
• Impact on Youth Culture: Exploration of reggaeton as a socializing agent competing with family and school.
• Pedagogical Strategies: Practical classroom activities (song analysis, rewriting lyrics with gender perspective, playlists promoting equality).
• Counterarguments: Recognition of artists who challenge sexism and promote empowerment.
• Written Production Tasks: Opportunities for students to apply learning through short essays and summaries.
Age Range: 16–18 (GCSE/IB/Advanced Spanish learners)
Subject: Spanish / Sociology / Media Studies
Resource Type: Presentation (PDF) with comprehension questions, gap-fill activities, and writing prompts.
How to Use:
• As part of a Spanish A level language lessons on sociocultural themes.

• For critical literacy activities, encouraging students to question stereotypes in popular music.
Learning Outcomes:
• Develop sociocultural competence in Spanish.
• Strengthen critical thinking about gender and media.
• Expand vocabulary through thematic analysis.
• Engage in meaningful debates on contemporary youth culture.