Abstract
The authors describe an undergraduate media diversity course assignment that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to explore gender representation in media. Students engage in an activity where they use AI text-to-image generators to create fictional feminist icon characters. This activity is designed to complement discussions on AI bias and gender norms in media, prompting students to critically examine how AI tools reinforce or challenge stereotypes. By linking their experiences with AI-generated images to feminist theory, students gain a deeper understanding of intersectionality, representation, and media bias. The assignment is part of a class that traces feminist movements through pop culture media content such as Wonder Woman, Barbie, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Abbott Elementary. Through this hands-on engagement, students reflect on the role of AI in shaping cultural narratives about women while developing a more nuanced perspective on feminism and media representation.
Recommended Citation
Luttrell, Regina M. Ph.D. and Welch, Carrie T. M.A.
(2025)
"Creating Feminist Icons, Engaging with Feminist Concepts via AI,"
Feminist Pedagogy: Vol. 6:
Iss.
3, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/feministpedagogy/vol6/iss3/9