How does media underrepresentation of women affect society?

It perpetuates gender stereotypes

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MCS W6

13 termsStudBud Administration

Gender, ethnicity, and sexuality.

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1
How are men portrayed in media?
As emotionally expressive
As passive and dependent
As caring and nurturing
As sexually aggressive
2
How are women portrayed in media?
As equal to men
As powerful and independent
As passive and dependent
As unimportant or invisible
3
How many women candidates stood in the UK General Election 2019?
34%
41%
25%
53%
4
What is the impact of media on views of gender?
It has no impact
It perpetuates stereotypes
It promotes gender equality
It challenges societal norms
5
What is the role of ideology in media power?
To challenge authority
To encourage diversity
To promote capitalism
To support socialism
6
How are Latinos stereotypically represented in entertainment media?
As hypersexualized characters
As victims of discrimination
As community leaders
As high-status professionals
7
What role can media play in enhancing fair representation of racial and ethnic groups?
Promoting stereotypes
Promoting fair representation
Perpetuating inequalities
Challenging societal norms
8
What is the impact of media on views of masculinity?
It promotes gender equality
It has no impact
It reinforces cultural norms
It challenges traditional ideals
9
How does media underrepresentation of women affect society?
It has no impact
It reinforces gender equality
It perpetuates gender stereotypes
It promotes women's empowerment
10
Do you think media has a responsibility to promote fair representation of gender, race, and ethnicity?
False
True
11
What is the underrepresentation of women in science?
They are equally represented
They are underrepresented
They are overrepresented
There is no underrepresentation
12
What is the concern about media ownership and control?
Equal representation
Increased diversity
Decreased concentration
Limited perspectives
13
How does media portray black people in the news?
As victims of discrimination
As violent criminals
As successful professionals
As community leaders

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MCS W6

13 termsStudBud Administration

Gender, ethnicity, and sexuality.

Flashcards13 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 13

Answers

1
How are men portrayed in media?
As emotionally expressive
As passive and dependent
As caring and nurturing
As sexually aggressive
2
How are women portrayed in media?
As equal to men
As powerful and independent
As passive and dependent
As unimportant or invisible
3
How many women candidates stood in the UK General Election 2019?
34%
41%
25%
53%
4
What is the impact of media on views of gender?
It has no impact
It perpetuates stereotypes
It promotes gender equality
It challenges societal norms
5
What is the role of ideology in media power?
To challenge authority
To encourage diversity
To promote capitalism
To support socialism
6
How are Latinos stereotypically represented in entertainment media?
As hypersexualized characters
As victims of discrimination
As community leaders
As high-status professionals
7
What role can media play in enhancing fair representation of racial and ethnic groups?
Promoting stereotypes
Promoting fair representation
Perpetuating inequalities
Challenging societal norms
8
What is the impact of media on views of masculinity?
It promotes gender equality
It has no impact
It reinforces cultural norms
It challenges traditional ideals
9
How does media underrepresentation of women affect society?
It has no impact
It reinforces gender equality
It perpetuates gender stereotypes
It promotes women's empowerment
10
Do you think media has a responsibility to promote fair representation of gender, race, and ethnicity?
False
True
11
What is the underrepresentation of women in science?
They are equally represented
They are underrepresented
They are overrepresented
There is no underrepresentation
12
What is the concern about media ownership and control?
Equal representation
Increased diversity
Decreased concentration
Limited perspectives
13
How does media portray black people in the news?
As victims of discrimination
As violent criminals
As successful professionals
As community leaders