Gendered Media

Question 1

Of the many influences on how we view men and
women, ________ are the most pervasive and one of the
most powerful.

Answer 1

media

Question 2

Three themes describe how media represent gender:

Answer 2

1. women are underrepresented
2. men and women are portrayed in stereotypical ways that reflect and sustain socially endorsed views of gender
3. depictions of relationships between men and women emphasize traditional roles and normalize violence against women