For this assignment, I want you to consider the way that the the Yes Men approach political activism in their work. by responding to the following:
Explain how the Yes Men’s approach to political activism relates to at least one of the reasons listed in the reading for this week: “Why Artistic Activism: Nine Reasons.” Include a specific quote from the reading that relates to your description.
Describe one of the projects presented in the film and explain the issue that the project/action/performance was intended to expose and describe the action that the Yes Men did to expose this issue.
Is this project/action/performance an effective strategy for raising awareness and promoting social and/political change? Why or why not?
I will be looking to see if you respond to all three of the prompts listed above. I am looking for a clear description of the Yes Men’s approach to political action and a clear description of the one project that you have selected to focus on.
I will also be looking to see if you make a clear argument regarding what you think the effectiveness of the particular project/action/performance you select is. If you believe that the project is an effective means through which to promote social-political change and raise awareness, I want you to explain why you think this is the case. If you do not think it is an effective strategy, I want you to explain why you think it is not.
Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/ajkItiDgTLY
