Prompt: Why are Mae West’s raunchy comedies and Roseanne Barr’s family sitcom—in which politics are rarely explicitly mentioned—included in a course about politics? Write an essay explaining each of these two performer’s political “project,” and how they express or carry out this project onscreen.

Instructions:

Be sure to include specifics and examples from articles/screenings.
Include page numbers in parentheses when readings. No full citation needed.
Grading will be based on demonstrated mastery of the course material and original thinking in drawing connections.

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