Gender Attitudes & Roles in the Media

1930sBO
No. 1a — 1930s


No. 1b — Found on an Odakyu Line Train in June 2017

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No. 2 — 1930s

Hardees1940s
No. 3 — 1940s

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No. 4 — 1940s

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No. 5 — 1940s

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No. 6 — 1940s

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No. 7 — 1940s

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No. 8 — 1940s

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No. 9 — 1940s

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No. 10 — 1940s

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No. 11 — 1950s

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No. 12 — 1950s

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No. 13 — 1959

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No. 14 — 1960s

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No. 15 — 1970s

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VIDEO 1: “ER” US TV Drama airing from 1994-2009 (1st 2 minutes)


VIDEO 2: “The Good Wife” US TV Drama that began in 2009


VIDEO 3: “The Honeymooners” 1950s US sitcom

Are female figures shown as frequently as male figures?

Identify and explain any images, words, phrases you deem to show bias or stereotypes.

Do female and male figures engage equally and cooperatively in activities?

Are females pictured as subservient to men?

Do females have more of their bodies displayed than men?

Are females and males shown in a variety of roles and occupations?

Are both females and males given domestic concerns and responsibilities?

Do the female figures appear to be proud and happy to be females? Why?

Do the male figures appear to be proud and happy to be males? Why?