Sociology 2241E Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Cock Rock, Chick Lit, Misogyny
14 Feb 2017
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The media (1) reflect existing gender inequalities and gendered differences (2) constructs the gendered differences (3) reproduces gender inequality by making it seem normal in its portrayal. Media is a primary form of socialization (has changed overtime; used to be that the family, religion, and education were the primary forms of socialization) Media is different from these three primary socializers: the media is not based on personal interaction, the media is more complex, because it has multiple platforms. Seen in magazines, television shows, video games, etc. The focus is not simply on the content of the media, but also on the fact that men are not supposed to like the. Men in television tend to demonstrate competence in the public sphere. They are shown as suffering in the private sphere (unable to take care of kids, cook, etc. such as in.
