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Changing the stereotypes
of women
Andrew Jose, Madisson Sharp, Ashley Duffin, &
Emalee Baker
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Overview
In this presentation we are going to talk about:
The 4 main stereotypes of women in the Media
Sex Object
Mothers
Childlike
Iron Maiden
Looking at how these stereotypes are presented in the media,
and how women are changing these roles
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Women as Sex Objects
Defining women in terms of their sex or sexuality.
Sex icons include; Megan Fox, Pamela Anderson, etc.
Women often are objectified as this stereotype.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SrpARP_M0o
Women are prominently viewed as sexual objects, using her
body or “sex appeal” to sell items, where men using the same
“sex appeal” are viewed uncomfortably
You can see women going against this stereotype as Beyonce,
Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Dormer
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Women as Mothers
“Women belong in the house…& the Senate.”
Men who are fathers have improved perceptions at work.
Women who are mothers are seen as less competent.
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Women as Child-Like
“All people see when they
look at me is blonde hair
and big boobs,” – Elle
Woods
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=sqsmlFjkAu0
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“Do you think she woke up one
morning and said “I think I’ll go to law
school today”?” – Professor Callahan
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Women as an Iron Maiden
A female professional who is independent, ambitious, directive,
competitive and sometimes tough, may be labeled as an “Iron
Maiden”. She is generally perceived as competent but
unlikable and unfeminine
