Life Orientation Cycle Test 1 August Prep Flashcards
What does social justice mean?
It means to redressing the situation whereby disadvantaged people often suffer most from discrimination, lack of human rights, services, and homes.
What costume did Disney release for Halloween before the premiere of the movie “Moana”?
A. Elsa princess doll
B. Mickey Mouse bodysuit
C. Mulan costume
D. Maui costume
D. Maui costume
What was the problem with this costume?
The Polynesian cultural mythological costume was to many people offensive because it has brown skin.
How did most of the social media respond to this?
The social media condemned Disney’s outfit and the idea of skin colour usage, as it was considered racial by many people.
TRUE OR FALSE? “Some social media users claimed that those who were offended by the costume were overreacting and that it was not a big issue, as it was just a cartoon.”
TRUE
Did Disney or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson comment on the costume?
No, they did not respond to the issues caused by the outfit or comment for themselves on the outfit.
TRUE OR FALSE? “Even though the Disney movie Moana had not hit the big theatres yet, people did like or dislike it.”
FALSE. Some people were applauding the movie or damning it.
Why was the movie “Moana” praised after its release?
The movie told stories of the underrepresented Pacific Islanders in Hollywood and featured voice actors of colour to play the animated people of colour.
What happened after the film’s first trailer was released?
Some prominent Polynesians claimed that the animation ofMaui was offensive to their culture’s mythology.
