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Which of the following statements is true regarding media and gender socialization?
 
  a. Television programs offer more female than male characters.
  b. Reality TV shows more accurately portray real men and women and reduce stereotypes.
  c. Male characters on television and in films usually get what they want by acting helpless, seductive, or deceitful.
  d. Female characters who are supervisors or bosses are often portrayed as loud, bossy, and domineering on television and in films.

Question 2

According to the text, parents' selection of toys for their children
 
  a. teaches boys and girls the same skills.
  b. encourages girls and boys to engage in non-traditional pursuits for children of their sex.
  c. assigns more active roles to girls than to boys.
  d. helps to develop different types of skills and can encourage children to participate in gender-typed activities.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. Female characters who are supervisors or bosses are often portrayed as loud, bossy, and domineering on television and in films.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. helps to develop different types of skills and can encourage children to participate in gender-typed activities.


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Gracias!

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