Sunday, December 9, 2018

For Further Research

What I wish people understood about sexism and TV news
This article in particular was written by a female news reporter and she shares her experiences in the industry. She talks about how women are demanded to follow stricter physical standards than men and that a woman’s career in this industry can solely depend on her looks and/or age. The article provides insight on a situation that we as viewers wouldn’t necessarily be aware of.

How media sexism demeans women and fuels abuse by men like Weinstein
This article basically lists a bunch of different instances in which flagrant sexism was displayed in the media. Most of these are advertisements that face heavy criticism for exploiting gender stereotypes.

Who Knew, Eh? Study Says Sexism in the Media Puts Women Off Politics
In this article we can see sexism discussed in a political setting. This article delves into how media reports tarnish the image of female politicians and tarnish the potential career these politicians could’ve had.

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