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What are some stereotypical stories the media tells about women? What are some

stereotypical stories the media tells about men? Give TWO examples of each (2
feminine examples, 2 masculine examples) Explain your response and describe the
differences you notice between these two kinds of typical narratives?

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1. Self Sufficiency: Men should figure things out on their own without the help of others.

2. Acting Tough: “A man should always defend his reputation and be willing to use physical aggression to do so.”

3. Men on television are less likely to show emotions compared to the female characters, including empathy.

4. Physical Attractiveness: “A man should be physically attractive, but effortlessly so…”

5. Male characters are likely to be shown as unusually muscular in media.

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