Stereotypes Of Gender In Today's Society

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In today’s society, media constantly defines gender through many artifacts such as magazines, clothing stores, song lyrics, and television shows. Our society has become brainwashed from how powerful media has intertwined gender into everyday culture. This has caused people to believe in different stereotypes of gender. Victoria’s Secret catalogue, the male mannequins in Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, Vogue’s Shape issue from April 2008, and a Dolce & Gabbana advertisement represent four various gender identities expressed through popular media. Majority of females in America know about Victoria’s Secret; however, not many of them receive the catalogue in the mail. Because I have a Victoria’s Secret credit card, they mail a catalogue to my house whenever they have a brand new clothing line coming out. …show more content…
It seems to represent the aspect of rape more than it does anything else. Male domination over females is the main stereotype of this advertisement. Additionally, this media source portrays the idea that women are strictly sex objects used by men. Media also depicts men to be defined by conflict and physical harm. Two of the male models stare hard at the man pinning the woman down as if there is some type of competition between the men. Another basic message behind this advertisement is to make men feel as if they purchase these Dolce & Gabbana clothes, they will feel manlier; however, these messages are at the expense of women who are constantly objectified in the media. Everyday and almost everywhere, gender stereotypes pop up in media. Each media artifact defines gender differently; however, gender is still defined, which causes our society’s stereotypes. Only four examples were given above to show gender definition within the media, but there are countless examples that vary. Change in society will cause media to change, but it is up to each individual to change gender perception and how we as a society define

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