Representation of Gender in Media

  AIM AND PURPOSE Our aim is to inform people about how men and women are represented in the media and the changing representation of gender in recent media.  -Eilena and Keane-

MEDIA AND GENDER Media plays a large role in creating social norms, because various forms of media are present almost everywhere in current culture. Media can range from newspapers, magazines, comic strips, novels, CDs and music videos. Media representation is the way certain groups are represented or portrayed in the media. These representations can influence the general public's perception of the different genders.  Female and male are often represented as being completely different from each other. Females are seen as soft, warm, fragrant, weak and emotional person. In media, women tend to have a very narrow range of roles which is based on the traditional stereotype of women. They are more likely to be shown as housewives. Even if women are shown at workplace, they are usually secretaries. This is illustrated by Marge Simpson from the TV show ‘The Simpsons’. Her life is focused on family and home than work or physical activities.  In media, wom