Propaganda and the Eugenics Movement Propaganda was used

Propaganda and the Eugenics Movement

Propaganda. . . Ø “was used by eugenicists to confirm and disseminate what they already believed” (142) Ø “defined as the dissemination of information. . . to advocate a particular agenda” (142) Ø uses emotion to sway public opinion Ø What kind of propaganda did eugenicists use?

Propaganda. . .

Propaganda. . . Ø What’s its message? Ø At whom is the message aimed? Ø What techniques does it use to convey that message?

Propaganda. . . Ø Has a specific audience Ø Has a clear-cut purpose Ø Uses powerful images Ø Usually uses a slogan or tagline that’s easily remembered

Pathos

Pathos Ø Describe how the Japanese man is depicted. Why is he holding his hands the way he is? Ø What will happen if YOU take the day off? Ø How does that make you feel? How will you change your actions as a result?

Pathos Ø Who does the rat represent? How does that make you view that group of people? Ø Why Alaska? What is outlining the rat trap? Ø How should Alaskans behave/feel differently based on this?

Pathos Ø How is the tone different in this piece of propaganda? Ø How does this image make you feel towards Hitler? Ø What is the purpose of this--what should citizens feel/think?

Logos

Logos. . . Ø What is eugenics like according to this picture? What is eugenics according to this picture? Ø If I am a politician, what else am I according to the image?

Logos. . . Ø How many vitamins and Ø Ø minerals are in a serving of Kix? What is it a good source of? How many calories? Is Kix a healthy option? If mothers give this to their children, will they like it?

Logos. . . Ø What statistics in this ad lead you to believe Jif has the most peanuts? Ø If you choose Jif, what does that mean about you as a mother?

Ethos

Ethos. . . Ø There’s a reason why this water has this name! Ø What does it say on the bottle to make you trust this company?

Ethos. . . Ø What about this image makes you believe you can trust Barack Obama? Ø How is he like you/your family? Ø Why are his sleeves rolled up?

Ethos. . . Ø What makes you trust this organization? Ø Why would you be tempted to donate. . . to buy a bracelet? Ø Would you feel differently if Paris Hilton was in this ad instead of Bono?

Ethos. . . Ø What words stand out? Ø How do these words make you feel about people who serve in the military? About the American military?