Which of the following statements about the images of males and females on television is true?

A. Gender stereotypes are more pronounced on television than in real life.
B. Gender stereotyping on television has been largely eliminated in recent years.
C. Gender-typing on television approximates real-life gender roles.
D. More females are shown than males.


Answer: A

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