Question

In a course on mass media history, the professor shows the film "Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio," which ascribes the entire development of radio to three men: David Sarnoff, Lee DeForest, and Edwin Armstrong, ignoring the contributions of women and minorities to the development of the medium. This is an example of what?A) Gender stereotyped curriculum.

B) Invisible hand discrimination.
C) Gender stereotyped discrimination.
D) Hidden discrimination.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Gender stereotyped curriculum

Explanation: The example in the context above portrays a gender stereotyped curriculum. Stereotype refers to an overestimated belief or notion about a certain category of people or cultural sect. The scenario above depicts an overgeneralized belief that only a particular gender(male) , composed of David Sarnoff, Lee DeForest, and Edwin Armstrong were responsible for the entire development of radio. While also underestimating or downplaying the contribution of the female gender towards the development.