Students are not cognizant of gender stereotyping in mass media; consequently, they seldom realize the role of mass media in maintaining stereotypic beliefs. This demonstration, based on work by Goffman (1976), reveals extensive gender stereotyping in advertisements, provides an excellent introduction to the topic of gender roles, and encourages follow-up discussion.
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