Media and gender

Media and gender means the way people of different genders are portrayed in different types of media like movies, TV shows, magazines, newspapers, and video games. Gender is an idea of male and female roles and characteristics, but the way gender is portrayed in media can be very different from those ideas. In media, women are often shown as being weaker and less capable than men, whereas men are seen as strong and powerful. This can lead to people forming ideas about gender roles that don't match with real life. For example, people might think women can't do certain jobs, or only men can be leaders, when in reality, this is not true. It is important to think critically about how media portrays gender, and recognize that real life doesn't always match with media.