...The media plays an important role in our lives and how we come to understand people's thoughts, actions and behaviors. The media we use or watch influence our perception of a certain events, ideas, people, ethnic groups, and cultures. The posts we see on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter shape our thoughts and knowledge. Even the news we watch such as CNN, CBS, Fox News, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Daily Mail all tell news stories in a different perspectives. People fail to go out and interact with people of other ethnic backgrounds, therefore societies only knowledge of a specific race emerges from what they see in the media. Society's understanding of race, ethnicities and cultures comes from the media they get their news from. Just recently on March 18, 2018 a young African American male was murdered in the backyard of his grandmother's home by two Sacramento police officers. Stephon Alonzo Clack was a 23 year old black father of two kids; ages 1 and 3, and he also had a fiancé by the name of Selena Manni. According the police they receive phone calls about a man who was seen breaking into some cars Sunday night. The officers arrive to the scene and were guided by helicopters of the Sacramento Police department to chase down Clark. The deputies in the Sacramento helicopter said they spotted him breaking a window with a toolbar. Clark was chased down into the backyard of his grandmother's home. The two officers who chased him reported that they commanded him to stop and...
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...Often times, data can be misrepresented unintentionally or even intentionally. This is a very common issue among media portrayals regarding politics, healthcare, the economy, etc. Although this can be accidental, the media frequently uses this strategy to exaggerate the magnitude of an issue in the minds of the viewers, turning impacting viewers in the favor of the media outlet portraying it. Example 1: In this image you can see that the amount of people on welfare versus the amount of people having full-time jobs has an enormous difference. Based on the visual representation of the bars in this graph, the average person may think that the amount of people on welfare is about 5 times as much as the amount of people with...
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...Ying-ying is shut down by her elders forcing her to meet their female gender expectations. In the beginning while running around chasing a dragonfly her mother walks over to her and stops her, “A boy can run and chase dragonflies because that is his nature [...] but a girl should stand still. If you are still for a very long time, a dragonfly will no longer see you. Then it will come and hide in the comfort of your shadow” (72). This evidence shows that Ying-ying is taught to be quiet and stand still and is mislead to think boys are supposed to be wild and rowdy. She is growing up with that mindset of being quiet and “better unheard or unseen”. Though before this happened, Ying-ying is older in a room with her now married daughter who only...
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...Male strippers Melbourne ladies hope to hire for hen parties and birthday celebrations amp up the festivities, creating a lively, memorable environment. A lackluster gathering is not an option when a surplus of skin is shown, courtesy of talented gentlemen who are class-acts and primed to take the party to an elite level. When a party organiser is tasked with facilitating a grand event, the quintessential addition is a healthy dose of male eye candy. There are several options in the area of male strippers Melbourne women can hire, however Magic Hens has a trusted history of putting fourth the leading alternative. This esteemed company showcases hot, athletic male talents who are eager to engage all in attendance. From the shy mother-of-the...
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...Everyone has had a disagreement with someone, but did they learn anything from that experience. Not everyone is going to think or feel the same way you do. Sometimes people have arguments or conversations due to their differences. For instance, my grandmother and I were watching tv at my house and we didn't agree on what appeared in the episode. The conversation we had that day made me realize we have different views. One day my grandma, brother, and I were watching How to Get Away with Murder and a scene of a gay couple came on. We always watch this show together on Thursdays. We sat on the couch discussing what was happening and whether the client was guilty or not. Then the scene of two guys having sex in the bathroom came on. Everyone got quiet because it was awkward watching that with my grandma present. I could tell she wasn't pleased with that particular site. She thought it was disgusting, inappropriate and a sin to broadcast gay couples on the TV. By the same token, she went on to say she is tired of seeing that lifestyle being promoted. I did not agree with her statement because I don't see anything wrong with it. It's not the first time we disagreed about gay people being on tv shows or in general. When she was finally done complaining, I attempted reasoning with her. Although I am used to my grandmother expressing her disdain for it on TV; it still bothered me. Occasionally, I just let her convey what she wants and keep quiet. This time I was fed up with the...
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...Compare and Contrast Gender in Advertising Advertising is a multimillion-dollar industry that targets people of various ages and gender to aid in selling gather products. The images or visual and verbal sense of the messages vary considerably by targeting different people with images and messages, which may even lead to the use of stereotyping in order to reach to a wider array of audience. For example, adverts that are solely directed for the teenage audience persuade them that purchasing a specific product makes them “fit in” with other teenagers or their role models. A comparison of advertisements that are aims at men and women show that advertisers are still using the standard gender role to advertise for their products which is causing a lot of stereotyping and biases to be seen. In order to understand stereotypes and gender bias found in the advertisements, it is first imperative to understand what stereotyping is and how it is implemented into advertisements. Stereotyping is defined as a thought that can be adopted from specific types of individuals or ways of doing things, however, that certain belief may or may not be an accurate reflection of reality. Stereotyping fits in with other types of inter group attitudes. Stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice are comprehended to be related but are still different concepts. Stereotyping is though more as rational components of an individual since it is a reflection god expectations and beliefs about the characteristics...
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...Gender bias in advertising Advertising has a significant role in society of consumers. Nowadays it can be seen almost everywhere and it becomes more and more obsessive. Any goods or service that advertised has its own customer. To make the advertising work, it is important to show a certain image of a person or how it called “the reflection of the recipient”, for whom the advertising is made (Wolska). As a result a lot of gender stereotypes and biases can be observed. Though the difference between social status of men and women is smaller now than in past, mass media monumentalizes a lot of traditional stereotypes. Advertisements show women more often than men because it’s considered that purchases usually made by them (Wolska). They usually have a specific role like housewife, who tries to clean house properly or to make a nice dinner for her family. Another example is a beautiful and mystery woman who advertises some cosmetics or clothing etc. As for men, they usually imagined like self-confident businessmen or sportsman with great physical training etc. It is interesting fact, that both male and female products commercials usually interacts towards women in the same way as they often buy male products too for their husbands or children. So it is important to show such male stereotypes in commercial that could be acceptable for both men and women. At the same time, it is very rarely when commercial aimed toward women work in the same way on men (Edmonds). Is presence...
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...Gender Role Analysis Mindy Brown SOC/333 February 17, 2014 Erica Lloyd Gender Role Analysis Gender roles and stereotypes are often intertwined. Stereotypes can be positive or negative, and are speculations about the roles of each gender. The stereotypical female role is to marry, have children, and take care of the household duties. Stereotype of the male role is to be the family provider financially. Children learn these from adults as stereotypes and gender roles are passed from one generation to another. This paper will analyze gender roles shaped by education, norms of the government, its laws and its policies, and in the workplace. Gender Shaped by Education Gender roles and stereotypes are often reinforced in the classroom setting. Children learn these gender biases from their teachers and the materials used for learning. Some teachers have an unconscious bias toward a gender and make assumptions based on the gender's behavior and actions. Girls are expected to be polite and studious while boys are rational, unruly, and boisterous. Bias may also be social as well. Teachers may socially categorize children by race, class, and religion. For example, they may perceive African American girls to be more outspoken and louder than Caucasian girls. Teacher typically targeted boys of the Caucasian race as they asked and answered most questions (Scantlebury, 2009). Teachers may ask them more complicated questions than the girls. If they are unable to answer the question...
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...DO STEREOTYPES EVER CHANGE? Many theorists have suggested that stereotyping will be stable as long as the nature of relationship that exists between our group and the stereotyped group is stable (Eagly 1987, Oakes et al., 1994; Tajfel,1981). That is because we construct stereotypes that reflect how we see members of different groups actually behaving, stereotype change should only occur when the relations between the groups change. In addition we generally hold stereotypes that are favorable to our own group in comparison to another group. Unless social conditions shift so that we no longer see in-group favoritism as acceptable, unfavorable stereotypes of groups we are not members of, can be expected to persist. (Spears, Jetten , & Doosje,...
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...Gender Role Analysis Gender Role Analysis Men and women are different. How different depends on what stereotype one chooses to believe. Although it has been argued that some stereotypes are positive, they are never beneficial. Society creates gender stereotypes and perpetuates them through societal institutions. In this paper the roles of gender will be analyzed regarding education, public policy, and the workplace. How education shapes gender, the gender norms in government, the law, policies, and the role of gender in the workplace will be discussed. Education In many cases the classroom reinforces gender stereotypes perpetuated by society. This can be found in the materials used for instruction, communication between the teacher and his or her pupils and classroom interaction between the genders and with the instructor. Institutions generally have geared textbooks toward males with discussions of famous battles, politicians, and entrepreneurs with very little emphasis on female contributions in society. According to Sapiro, before the 1970s information provided to students “focused on and valued men more than women, indicated to boys and not girls that they should consider doing great things with their lives” (Sapiro, p. 155). Communication and interaction within the classroom also reinforce the stereotypical submissive female and aggressive male roles. Boys are more vocal than their female counterparts in class and instructors give them more potential interaction by...
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...1. Sean Lang 2. MKT 115 –Sec 770 3. April 27, 2014 4. Gender Stereotyping in Advertisements 5. 1550 6. I am highly motivated, and I am committed to excellence. Advertising Gender Stereotypes Gender Stereotyping in advertisements happen all around us. Whether it is a commercial, billboard or a magazine, advertisements are everywhere. Gender stereotypes happen at an early age that includes children. Children’s advertisements implant the very gender roles that are portrayed in today’s society. Creating specific gender products is also creating large profits for companies. When first thinking of gender stereotyping in advertisements one might think of the negative aspect first and not realize that there are positive ways to advertise to specific genders for purchasing products. By using these gender specific advertisements, companies can sell products more efficiently. Advertising to children at an early age can play a significant role in shaping the expected role for him/her in today’s society. There are many examples that can clearly outline gender stereotyping. In many instances someone might not catch it because it is so normal in today’s culture. Monica Brasted is a psychologist and observed her child when the two of them went to McDonalds one day. Monica’s little girl was upset because she didn’t get the toy she wanted. “When I asked her what was wrong she asked why the woman had given her a care bear when she wanted a transformer” (Brasted). This then brought...
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...Gender, Class, and Race Stereotypes in American Television A Content Analysis Gender, class, and race stereotypes abound in contemporary society, much like they have done throughout human history. With the advent of television, however, stereotypical assumptions have become so pervasive, and so diffused, that some call for a serious and purposeful scrutiny of television's contents. On the following pages, various content analyses of television programs will be addressed, followed by discussions on the greater implications race, class, and gender stereotypes have on society. The research method most often used in studying media images is called content analysis. Content analysis is a descriptive method in which researchers analyze the actual content of documents and/or programs. By systematically counting items pertaining to a specific category, researchers are able to conceptualize a larger theoretical framework based on their observations of media content (Wiseman 1970). Content analyses of television programming show, that during prime time hours, men make up the vast majority of characters shown. Furthermore, women characters found during that same time frame are mainly in comedies, while men predominate in dramas. Thus, the implications are that men are to be taken serious, while women should not. (Tuchman 1978). Similarly, content analyses on soap operas reveal highly stereotypical representations of the genders. In soap operas, strong, willful women are predominantly...
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...reproduction, such as sex chromosomes or sex organs. Gender: the psychological characteristics and social categories that human culture creates. Doing Gender: (West and Zimmeman) we display gender in our social interactions and we perceive gender in other people during those interactions. Sexism: bias against people on the basis of their gender. Racism: bias against people on the basis of racial or ethnic groups. Classism: bias against people based on social class Ableism: bias against people with disabilities. Ageism: bias based on chronological age. Typically directed toward elderly people. Heterosexism: a belief system that devalues lesbians, gay males, and bisexuals – or any group that is not exclusively heterosexual. Feminist/ Feminism: women and men should be socially, economically, and legally equal. Women and men who hold these beliefs are feminists, however many people believe in feminist principles, even if they do not identify themselves as feminists. Cultural Feminism: emphasizes the positive qualities that are presumed to be strong in women than in men qualities such as nurturing and caretaking. (Cooperation) Liberal Feminism: emphasizes the goal of gender equality, giving women and men the same rights and opportunities. (Reduce our culture’s rigid gender roles) Radical Feminism: argues that the basic cause of women’s oppression lies deep in the entire sex and gender system, rather than in some superficial laws and policies...
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...Stratification Media Analysis by: Simone Walton The program’s title is ‘How I Met Your Mother’. It is a romantic comedy television series that aired from 2005 to 2014. The social theme that I will be discoursing is Sexism. The popular CBS television show How I Met Your Mother is currently off air. Through the example of this show and the lens of ideology, I argue that How I Met Your Mother has a sexist ideology that supports the stereotypes that women are stupid, easily manipulated, and “crazy”, especially when there is a man in her life. I argue that this sexist way of seeing the world is counterproductive to gender equality and promotes simplistic stereotypes of women that are widely accepted by the audience because these stereotypes are packaged as jokes that make the show and specifically the character Barney Stinson, funny and popular. Ideological analysis focuses on “how the elite have legitimatized their interests, specifically through the enactment of posturing their political necessities as natural, universal, and immune to history, thereby insulating the social order against change”. In this example the elite are men and their interests (particularly the interest of Barney) are presented as winning women over through manipulation in order to have sex with them. How I Met Your Mother runs on the assumption of the world that women are emotionally unstable, especially in relationships. There are many examples of the main character Ted dating women who turn out to be...
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...Gender Roles in Media A man might say that women are not meant to serve in the military, while a woman might say that men do nothing but watch sports. These expressions are examples gender stereotypes, which is an oversimplification about how an entire group of people are characterized based on gender. Many women over the last few decades have served in combat, which means they are perfectly capable of doing so, and not all men watch sports. Categorizing people into gender stereotypes have become more problematic in the sense that traditional social standards and expectations on gender have become more criticized in modern society. While gender stereotypes are still common in media, there are also representations that challenge these stereotypes....
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