Describe the possible influences of the mass media on adolescents' gender development and state why.
What will be an ideal response?
Television shows directed at adolescents are extremely stereotyped in their portrayal of the sexes, especially teenage girls. Teenage girls are shown as being more interested in dating and shopping than in career or school plans. Music videos, which are slanted toward male viewers, portray females as passive. Even in prime-time commercials, there is an inequity between men and women, with men being cast as the main characters. Younger adolescents are particularly susceptible to the highly gender-stereotyped messages of the media. The media also has an impact on body image, particularly for girls. Various aspects of exposure to the Internet and social media are increasing the body dissatisfaction of adolescents and emerging adults.
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