Why does the fact that most video games portray women as powerless or sexually objectified generate concern?
A) Media plays a role in socialization and such portrayals encourage beliefs in gender inequality.
B) There is no concern, since sociologists have found that media has no effect on socialization.
C) Women may be less interested in playing these games, and the industry will suffer losses.
D) Women are unable to use the games to develop logic, reasoning, and motor reflexes.
Answer: A
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