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Discussion Forum 3: Gender and the Media This discussion
forum is due April 13th
This next forum deals with gender stereotypes in the media. This topic has been a cornerstone
of studying gender from a sociological perspective. You job for this forum is to go to a website
that is organized to bring awareness to certain negative stereotypes concerning women in the
media. The web address is www.about-face.org (Links to an external site.).
When looking at media images of women, what are some of the ideals presented by the
advertisements? What makes up an “offender”? What constitutes a “winner” according
to about-face.org? What are some of the long-term consequences of negative
stereotypes? Please use the chapter on Gender in your textbook.
The question is essentially four parts that can be answered in one solid, well-written post.
Remember that you must reply to others in the class as well. Make sure to comment on the
strengths and weaknesses of their arguments. Also, remember to use your sociology as well.
Good luck, Joe
Required Text: Giddens, A., Duneier, M., Appelbaum, R.P., & Carr, D. (2018). Introduction to Sociology,
Seagull 11th edition. New York: W.W.
