Content analyses of media show that there are patterns for how race, gender, and social class are presented. For example, research on the content of television reveals that
A. during prime time, the majority of television characters are women.
B. Hispanics have caught up with Whites and are now equally well represented on television.
C. more women are shown in professional roles, and beauty has become much less important.
D. racial and gender stereotypes continue to dominate on television.
Answer: D
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