What Is Sexism In American Culture

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The values and ideas being communicated through U.S television. Are sexist in many ways. Even today about half of the commercials we see on tv have to do with being what a "man" is. And these ideas of masculinity are being passed down on these people. The idea that women have to be ditzy is also being passed on. Things such as sexism as are being passed down to these innocent natives.Not to mention that there values will change as far as what is important. Instead of worrying about food they are worrying about clothes. And before this was not a big issue. But after watching American television this has changed,.

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