representation and the black body

In his article, Jackson identifies six “scripts” for the black male body. Which ones did you find most compelling? Do you agreed with Jackson’s evaluation of the ways that black male bodies are scripted in U.S. society?
What aspect of the documentary film, Ethnic Notions, did you find most interesting or effective? If you were to make a documentary on the subject of race and the representation of blackness, how would you approach the subject? What images would you use? Who would narrate and/or appear in it?
What did you find most striking about the documentary, The Life and Times of Sara Baartman? Do you think that Sara Baartman’s life has any contemporary relevance? If so, what? If not, why not?
How would you describe the portrayal of black female bodies and black women’s sexuality in the media today? Are there noticeable patterns? Do bell hooksâ€™ critiques have any contemporary relevance? Why or why not?