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Human Growth: Second Edition
Representation Score
0.4/10
Minimal
1962
Director
Curtis Avery
Runtime
20 minutes
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Human Growth: Second Edition serves as a historical document of mid-century educational media. Its main goal is to standardize biological knowledge for seventh-grade students, prioritizing scientific accuracy over social diversity. The film adheres to the demographic and social norms of 1962, focusing on a narrow, traditional view of human reproduction. It lacks intentionality regarding diverse identities and perspectives. Overall, the documentary reflects the pedagogical norms of its time, presenting a homogeneous and traditional perspective aligned with the scientific consensus of the era.
Category Breakdown
Does Human Growth: Second Edition have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film strictly follows traditional views of gender and sexuality, showing no evidence of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
How does Human Growth: Second Edition portray gender?
The movie depicts traditional gender roles, emphasizing conventional reproductive functions without challenging existing hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Human Growth: Second Edition?
The film likely portrays a homogeneous, predominantly white and Western demographic, reflecting the norms of the early 1960s.
How does Human Growth: Second Edition represent religion and culture?
The film upholds Western educational and scientific traditions, reinforcing the traditional family structure without questioning existing institutions.
Does Human Growth: Second Edition include disability representation?
There is no depiction of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it include diverse physical or cognitive experiences.
Present on Screen
- Offers a clear, instructional view of human reproduction based on 1960s scientific understanding.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
- Shows a homogeneous, Western-centric view of human physiology and race.
- Does not include perspectives or subjects with disabilities.
- Reinforces traditional gender roles and biological norms without exploring diverse social structures.
Official Synopsis
The first edition of this film about human reproduction was the first to be shown in U.S. public schools in 1947. Intended for seventh grade students, the first edition of Human Growth was seen by millions of schoolchildren in twenty countries, and won numerous awards. This revised and updated second edition was released in 1962.
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