Sociology of Gender, Spring, 2002
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Media Assignment -
Select 3 prime-time weekly television shows . Answer the following questions for each of the 3 shows:
1. Describe the gender roles played by the characters.
2. How are women and men represented?
3. Are there inequalities in the power, status, and ability of women and men in these shows?
4. To what extent are women portrayed in autonomous and powerful roles?
5. To what extent are men portrayed within relationships and involved in caring for others? How do they care for others?
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