Discussion GuiDe - PBS

PotentiaL Partnerskey issuesGuilty Pleasures is well suited for use in a variety ofsettings and is especially recommended for use with:• your local Pbs station, bookstore or library• Groups focused on any of the issues listed in thekey issues section• high school students• faith-based organizations and institutions• Cultural, art and historical organizations,institutions and museums• Civic, fraternal and community groups• academic departments and student groups atcolleges, universities and high schoolsGuilty Pleasures is an excellent tool for outreach andwill be of special interest to people looking to explorethe following topics:• books• Creative writing• english/language arts• escapist literature• fantasy• feminism• Gender roles• harlequin/mills & boon publishers• Literature• Love• Popular culture• Psychology• Pulp fiction• romance• romance novels• sensuality• Women’s studiesusinG this GuideThis guide is an invitation to dialogue. it is based on a belief in the power of human connection, designed for people whowant to use Guilty Pleasures to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues and communities.The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issuesin the film. rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. andbe sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized andoptimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit www.pbs.org/pov/outreachDISCUSSION GUIDeGuilty Pleasures|5