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Assignment:
Part A: Duchess Meghan Markle
1. Early in her relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle believed that she would be able to handle the publicity that would come her way. What technique did she use to insulate herself from the press?
2. The Duchess 'broke the rules' in small ways from the start: identify some of her small acts of individualism.
3. In what way was Meghan and Harry's wedding seen as a sociopolitical statement?
4. What changes will their 'stepping back' decision make to the lives of Harry and Meghan?
5. Some critics say that the royal couple are ambitious and will trade on their status to make money. What evidence for this is offered by Aubrey Hansen in her CCN report?
6. Some observers feel that this pairing was doomed from the start: Why? What roles do racism, misogyny, and xenophobia seem to have played?
7. Is this story an example of the Prince rejecting the 'happily ever after' story? What evidence is there for this?
Part B: Promoting Princesses
1. What business is owned and operated by Michael and Carole Middleton (Kate Middleton's parents)? Why is this ironic?
2. Why has France decided to ban child beauty pageants?
3. List three beauty enhancement tools/techniques used in the child beauty pageant business.
4. List two potential harmful effects (to the child) of intense engagement in child beauty pageants.