Recent research on the content of television programs has found that

A. the popular media has been influential in expanding the boundaries of what is considered female beauty.
B. the working class is now depicted as composed of intelligent and involved members of society.
C. there has been a recent increase in the portrayal of gays and lesbians.
D. images of racism have increased despite the decline of racism within the larger society.


Answer: C

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