Representations of Women from adapted media watch

Source: adapted from mediawatch   http://www.mediawatch.ca

''the image and representation of women and girls in the media has long been a subject of concern. Research shows that there are many fewer females than males in almost all forms of mainstream media and those who do appear are often portrayed in very stereotypical ways''

''women and girls are more likely to be shown: in the home, performing domestic chores such as laundry or cooking''

'' sex objects who exist primarily to service men; as victims who can't protect themselves and are the natural recipients of beatings, harassment, sexual assault and murder. ''

''In advertising, for instance, girls are shown as being endlessly preoccupied by their appearance, and fascinated primarily by dolls and jewellery, while boys are encouraged to play sports and become engrossed by war play and technology. ''

''Women and girls are both under represented and portrayed in a very limited set of roles. ''

''Victims of violence are usually portrayed a young and beautiful women.''