The perpetuation of gender stereotyping in the media has been attributed to the
a. desire of television writers and advertisers to show women in a greater diversity of roles.
b. underrepresentation of women in influential positions such as producers and directors.
c. bias of younger women in the media against older women actors.
d. strict government regulation of the television industry.
Answer: b. underrepresentation of women in influential positions such as producers and directors.
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