Gender in media is something that has always been matched to the standards of the generation. Depending on the media watched it will accurately portray the current trends of society. In the case of Law and Order:SVU, this show attempts to break the current stereotypes of masculinity, sexuality, and gender variance. Currently in the media, men are shown working and being the dominant figure in generally all situations. This is due the old expectation of society that men are supposed to be the breadwinners in the homes. In Law and Order this stereotype is instantly broken, depending on the season watched the head figure is a woman. In addition, the show will also describe the difficulty some people have with a woman being the authority. Sexuality
