Gender and Media: Representation and Impact in the Media

Question 1

In the analysis of gender and media, which concept is considered fundamental?

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Gender is socially constructed and influenced by media representations.

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Media portrayals of gender are always accurate and free from bias.

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Gender is only relevant to females.

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Media has no impact on gender norms and practices.

Question 2

In feminist media analysis, which concept focuses on the media's role in reinforcing gender stereotypes?

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Media perpetuates gender stereotypes

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Media passively reflects social norms

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Media lacks diverse representation

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Gender is a fixed category

Question 3

How does media ownership and control influence the portrayal of gender in media content?

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Media ownership and control can influence gender representation by determining whose perspectives are heard and which narratives are shared.

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Media ownership and control have no impact on gender representation in the media.

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Media ownership and control only affect gender representation in news and current events content.

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Media ownership and control have no influence on gender representation because media content is solely regulated by government agencies.

Question 4

How does media influence our understanding of gender? Explain how media both reinforces and challenges gender stereotypes, providing specific examples and discussing the implications for audiences.

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Media plays a central role in both perpetuating and challenging gender stereotypes, reflecting and shaping cultural norms and expectations.

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Media only reinforces traditional gender roles, perpetuating stereotypes without any critique.

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Media has no significant impact on audience perceptions of gender, as individuals form their beliefs independently of media influence.

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Media solely challenges gender stereotypes, consistently promoting egalitarian and non-traditional gender roles.

Question 5

How can media literacy initiatives empower audiences to critically analyze gender representations and challenge harmful stereotypes?

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Equipping audiences with tools to dissect media messages and identify gender biases

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Developing media content that portrays diverse and positive gender representations

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Enforcing regulations on media content to ensure compliance with specific gender norms

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Leveraging social media platforms to raise awareness about gender stereotypes

Question 6

How does cultural context shape gender representations in the media? Discuss the impact of societal norms, values, and political ideologies on media portrayals of gender.

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Cultural context influences gender representations in the media by shaping the values, beliefs, and expectations that media producers and audiences hold about gender.

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Cultural context has no influence on gender representations in the media.

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Cultural context influences gender representations in the media, but only in non-Western media.

Question 7

How can media education empower audiences to critically engage with gender representations and challenge harmful stereotypes?

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Incorporate diverse media representations to showcase a wide range of gender identities and experiences.

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Teach media analysis skills to equip audiences with tools for deconstructing gendered messages and identifying biases.

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Encourage media production and creation by diverse voices to amplify marginalized perspectives and challenge dominant gender narratives.

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Censor or ban media content that portrays harmful gender stereotypes.

Question 8

How does media ownership and control influence the portrayal of gender in media content? Discuss the impact of corporate interests, political ideologies, and other relevant factors.

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Media ownership and control influence gender representations through editorial policies, funding, hiring, and content selection and framing.

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Media ownership and control have a negligible impact on gender representations.

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Corporate interests and political ideologies are the sole factors shaping gender representations in media.

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Political ideologies have no influence on media representations of gender.

Question 9

How does media influence our understanding of what bodies are considered attractive and desirable?

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Media often shows only a narrow range of body types, which can lead to negative body image and eating disorders.

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Media accurately reflects the diversity of body types in society.

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Media has little impact on how we think about what bodies are attractive.

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Media always promotes positive messages about body diversity and acceptance.

Question 10

Which fundamental principle is central to comprehending how the media represents gender?

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Media construction of gender

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Innate gender differences

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Gender identities as performances

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Socialization into gender roles

Question 11

Which attribute is characteristic of hegemonic masculinity?

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Physical prowess

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Emotional expressiveness

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Empathetic understanding

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Cooperative nature

Question 12

In what way does intersectionality theory enhance our comprehension of gender portrayal in media?

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It acknowledges the multifaceted identities individuals hold

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It exclusively focuses on marginalized groups' experiences

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It discounts the impact of race and socioeconomic status in media representations

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None of the options provided

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the media can shape gender norms?

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Offer a space for individuals to challenge gender norms

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Present stereotypical representations of gender

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Provide role models for individuals to identify with

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Influence perceptions of acceptable and desirable behavior

Question 14

The concept of 'gender as a performance' implies that:

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Gender is a social construct that is learned and enacted

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Gender is fixed and immutable

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Gender is solely determined by biological factors

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Gender is primarily a matter of personal preference

Question 15

Identify the concept that is NOT central to the study of gender and media:

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Biological determinism of gender

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Gender representation

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Gender construction

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Media influence on gender socialization

Question 16

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the active role of audiences in making sense of media messages?

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Uses and gratifications theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Diffusion of innovation theory

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a primary concept examined in the Gender and Media unit?

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Evolution of gender roles in society

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Representation of gender in the media

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Construction of gender norms through media

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Influence of media on gender practices

Question 18

In the context of media representations, which concept emphasizes the performative and fluid nature of gender?

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Gender performativity

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Gender essentialism

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Gender determinism

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Gender socialization

Question 19

Which of the following is a mechanism through which media can influence or reinforce societal gender norms?

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By reinforcing existing gender roles

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By promoting diverse gender identities

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By challenging traditional gender expectations

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By ignoring gender altogether

Question 20

Which of the following theoretical frameworks is central to understanding the representation of gender in media?

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Feminism

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Postmodernism

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Marxism

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Structuralism

Question 21

According to the theory of media effects, how does media content primarily influence gender roles?

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Subtly reinforcing existing stereotypes

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Directly shaping beliefs and behaviors

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Passively reflecting societal norms

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Creating entirely new gender norms

Question 22

How does media interplay with the formation of gender norms?

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Media content both reflects and shapes gender norms

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Media content merely reflects existing gender norms

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Media content solely creates new gender norms

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Media content has no influence on gender norms

Question 23

Which example illustrates intersectionality in media representations of gender?

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A Black woman character portrayed as both strong and vulnerable

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A gay man character depicted as stereotypical

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A disabled character represented as helpless

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A character of indeterminate gender portrayed as androgynous

Question 24

How does media representation play a role in shaping our perceptions of masculinity?

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Through a combination of all of the above

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By presenting idealized and unrealistic models

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By reinforcing traditional stereotypes and expectations

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By providing positive counterexamples that challenge norms

Question 25

How can media ownership and control impact the portrayal of gender in media content?

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Media ownership and control by corporations with specific ideological agendas can result in biased and stereotypical gender portrayals.

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Media ownership and control have no influence on gender representation in the media.

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Media ownership and control primarily impact gender representation in news and current events programming.

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Media ownership and control by diverse groups and individuals always ensure fair and balanced gender representation.

Question 26

Which concept is crucial for understanding how gender is represented in media?

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Mediated gender

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Agenda setting

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Social construction of reality

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Cultivation theory

Question 27

How can media creators contribute to promoting positive and inclusive gender representations in their work?

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Avoid relying on stereotypes and strive to portray diverse gender identities and expressions.

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Solely focus on reinforcing traditional gender roles and behaviors.

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Only include marginalized genders in a tokenistic manner without exploring their experiences in depth.

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Ignore the concept of intersectionality when representing gender.

Question 28

Which media platform is particularly influential in shaping gender norms among young people?

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Social media

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Television

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Print media

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Radio

Question 29

Which interdisciplinary field combines the study of gender with media analysis?

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Gender and Media Studies

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Gender Studies

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Media Studies

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Cultural Studies

Question 30

In what ways does media content influence the formation of gender identities?

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A and B only

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By providing role models that shape self-perception

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By reinforcing existing societal gender norms

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By challenging traditional gender roles and expectations

Question 31

Identify a common critique of the portrayal of women in mainstream media:

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Stereotypical portrayal as passive and domestic

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Overrepresentation in leadership positions

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Underrepresentation in non-traditional occupations

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Accurate reflection of the gender roles in society

Question 32

Which theory suggests that repeated exposure to media representations shapes our beliefs and behaviors?

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Cultivation Theory

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Social Cognitive Theory

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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Agenda-Setting Theory

Question 33

Which aspect of gender representation focuses on the ways in which gender is expressed through language and cultural symbols?

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Gender discourse

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Gender identity

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Gender roles

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Gender socialization

Question 34

How does intersectionality influence the portrayal of marginalized communities in media representations?

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Intersectionality offers a comprehensive analysis of media representations by considering multiple identity aspects.

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Intersectionality only considers gender and race, ignoring other social identities.

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Intersectionality is irrelevant to analyzing media representations.

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Intersectionality ensures positive media representation for marginalized communities.

Question 35

To ensure ethical and effective use of AI in media content analysis for fair and accurate gender representation, which approach is most appropriate?

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Employ AI to identify and flag gender-biased language and imagery.

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Automate gender analysis processes entirely, removing human involvement.

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Ignore ethical considerations related to AI's use in gender analysis.

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Limit AI analysis to the gender representation of particular marginalized groups.

Question 36

Explain how feminist media activism challenges dominant gender narratives and promotes alternative viewpoints.

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By providing platforms for marginalized voices

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By relying solely on traditional media outlets

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By diminishing the visibility of men in the media

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By promoting violence as a means of social change

Question 37

How do economic factors impact the portrayal of gender in media?

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Economic factors can influence the portrayal of gender, shaping the stories produced and messages conveyed to audiences.

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Economic factors have no influence on gender representation in media.

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Economic factors mainly affect gender representation in news media.

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Economic factors only affect gender representation in media produced by large corporations.

Question 38

According to the cultivation theory, how does repeated exposure to media content influence our perceptions of gender roles?

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It shapes our beliefs about what is considered normal and acceptable behavior for each gender.

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Media images directly cause us to adopt specific gender roles.

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Media content has no influence on our perceptions of gender roles.

Question 39

Which characteristic is a key aspect of hegemonic masculinity as defined by media scholar Robert Connell?

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Emphasis on dominance, toughness, and control

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Fluidity and emotional acceptance

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Reliance on female support and validation

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Opposition to traditional gender roles

Question 40

How has the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities in the media evolved in recent years?

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Increased visibility, but ongoing challenges in representation and accuracy.

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LGBTQ+ characters are now completely absent from contemporary media.

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No significant change in representation or acceptance.

Question 41

Which ethical consideration is crucial when using media images for research on gender?

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Obtaining informed consent, considering cultural sensitivity, and avoiding perpetuating stereotypes.

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Focusing solely on the physical appearance of individuals in the images.

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Using only images from reputable sources without considering cultural context.

Question 42

How can media literacy empower individuals to critically engage with gender representations in the media?

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It teaches critical thinking skills, promotes media diversity, and fosters awareness of media biases.

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Encourages uncritical acceptance of all media content.

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Provides a list of approved media sources that are deemed trustworthy.

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a feminist media critique?

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Examining how power dynamics and ideological messages are portrayed through the lens of gender.

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Uncritically praising media portrayals that conform to traditional gender roles.

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Ignoring gender issues and focusing solely on artistic or technical aspects of media.

Question 44

How has digital media impacted the representation and consumption of gender?

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Increased access to diverse media, but also challenges in addressing online harassment and misinformation.

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Eliminated all gender-based stereotypes and biases in media.

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Digital media has had no significant impact on gender representation in the media.

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of media portrayals that reinforce gender stereotypes?

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Perpetuation of gender inequality, limiting opportunities for individuals.

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Increased gender fluidity and acceptance.

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Improved creativity in media production.

Question 46

How can media creators and producers contribute to more inclusive and equitable gender representations in the media?

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Challenging stereotypes, diversifying perspectives, and promoting empathy and understanding.

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Ignoring gender issues and prioritizing other aspects of diversity.

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Focusing solely on female or LGBTQ+ individuals in media content.

Question 47

Which of the following is a typical gender stereotype in media representations of women?

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Damsel in distress

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Wise mentor

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Action hero

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Tragic villain

Question 48

How does media contribute to shaping gender norms and societal practices?

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By providing idealized representations of behavior and narratives that reinforce gendered expectations

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By merely reflecting the existing biases in society

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By overtly instructing individuals on how to behave

Question 49

Which of the following examples demonstrates media challenging traditional gender roles?

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A film with a female protagonist breaking out of traditional feminine tropes to lead an action-packed adventure

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A news article solely focused on women's fashion and beauty trends

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An advertisement depicting a woman solely in a domestic setting

Question 50

What does the concept of the 'male gaze' in media refer to?

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The objectification and portrayal of women primarily through the perspective of a masculine viewpoint

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The emphasis on male characters as the dominant and authoritative figures

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The increasing empowerment and agency given to women in media representations

Question 51

A criticism of the portrayal of women in media is that it often:

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Reinforces stereotypes and limits the representation of women's diverse experiences and perspectives

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Exclusively focuses on female empowerment and activism

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Accurately reflects the reality of women's lives

Question 52

How has the rise of the internet and social media impacted the representation of gender in media?

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It has expanded the range of voices and perspectives, challenging traditional narratives and opening up opportunities for marginalized groups

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It has primarily reinforced and amplified existing stereotypes

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It has had no significant impact on media representations of gender

Question 53

A key difference between gender stereotypes in traditional and new media is that:

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New media platforms often provide greater flexibility and opportunities to challenge and subvert traditional gender roles

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There is no significant difference in the portrayal of gender stereotypes in traditional and new media

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Traditional media always reinforces stereotypes, while new media does not

Question 54

Potential consequences of media representations that reinforce gender stereotypes include:

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Limiting individuals' opportunities, perpetuating harmful beliefs and attitudes, and shaping societal expectations

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Promoting gender equality and breaking down barriers

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Having no real-world impact on individuals or society

Question 55

Strategies for creating more inclusive and representative media content include:

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Incorporating diverse characters, perspectives, and experiences that reflect the multifaceted nature of human society

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Focusing solely on portraying traditional gender roles and stereotypes

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Avoiding the use of gender labels and categories altogether

Question 56

Which type of media analysis focuses on the processes involved in media production and consumption?

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Production Analysis

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Qualitative Analysis

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Quantitative Analysis

Question 57

Which ethical consideration is particularly relevant to research on gender and media?

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Ensuring that research participants are fully informed about the nature of the research and their rights

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Using only data from public sources

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Avoiding questions that may cause discomfort

Question 58

According to cultivation theory, how does exposure to media content influence viewers' perceptions of reality?

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By gradually shaping viewers' beliefs about the world and the people in it

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By providing viewers with a realistic representation of society

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By creating a false reality that viewers cannot distinguish from their own

Question 59

Which feminist movement played a vital role in critiquing the portrayal of women in media as passive and sexualized objects?

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Second-Wave Feminism

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Third-Wave Feminism

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First-Wave Feminism

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Fourth-Wave Feminism

Question 60

Which type of media criticism focuses on identifying and analyzing how media content reinforces and reflects social inequalities?

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Critical Media Analysis

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Intersectional Analysis

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Marxist Analysis

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Structuralist Analysis

Question 61

How can individuals contribute to more inclusive and fair media representations of gender?

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By actively challenging biased or harmful media content

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By consuming only media that aligns with their personal views

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By avoiding media that discuss gender issues

Question 62

According to the symbolic annihilation theory, how does the underrepresentation of a particular group in media contribute to their marginalization in society?

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It makes them seem invisible and unimportant

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It creates unrealistic expectations

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It leads to them being perceived as less capable

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It reinforces traditional stereotypes

Question 63

Which of the following is a potential benefit of increasing gender diversity in media?

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Improved representation of marginalized voices

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Lower production budgets

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Reduced creativity and innovation

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Increased competition for roles

Question 64

How does media portrayal of violence against a particular group contribute to perpetuating inequality?

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It normalizes violence against that group

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It has no significant impact on inequality

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It raises awareness of the issue

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It teaches people to be more vigilant