Gender and the Media

Gender-based stereotypes are presented through the mass media. Locate an article, cartoon, or advertisement that conveys a gender message. Analyze the message by answering the following questions. Also, please attach your media or share the media’s url address.

1. What is the message the media is trying to convey?
2. What examples are used to convey this message?
3. Does the message fit a gender-role stereotype? Why?
4. Is the gender message consistent with your beliefs about gender?

Instructions

250 word minimum

Supported ideas and responses using appropriate examples and references from texts, professional and/or academic websites, and other references.  (All references must be from professional and/or academic sources. Websites such as Wikipedia, about.com, and others such as these are NOT acceptable.)

Analyzed the question(s), fact(s), issue(s), etc. and provided well-reasoned and substantive answers.