Gender and the Media in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of Gender and the Media in India. It covers various aspects of how gender is portrayed and represented in Indian media, as well as the impact of media on gender roles and relations in the country.
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How does the media in India often portray women?

  1. As strong and independent individuals

  2. As submissive and dependent on men

  3. As objects of desire and sexual gratification

  4. As victims of violence and discrimination


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Explanation:

The media in India often portrays women in a stereotypical and objectified manner, reducing them to their physical appearance and sexual appeal.

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate representation of men in leadership positions in the media?

  1. Gender gap

  2. Glass ceiling

  3. Wage gap

  4. Media bias


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Explanation:

The glass ceiling refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from advancing to higher positions in the media industry.

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype of men in Indian media?

  1. Strong and powerful

  2. Emotionally inexpressive

  3. Prone to violence

  4. Nurturing and caring


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Explanation:

Men in Indian media are often portrayed as strong, powerful, and emotionally inexpressive, but they are rarely shown as nurturing and caring.

How does the media in India often contribute to the perpetuation of gender stereotypes?

  1. By presenting unrealistic and idealized images of women and men

  2. By reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations

  3. By ignoring or downplaying the achievements of women

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India often contributes to the perpetuation of gender stereotypes through a combination of unrealistic portrayals, reinforcement of traditional roles, and marginalization of women's achievements.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using women's bodies to sell products or services?

  1. Objectification

  2. Sexualization

  3. Commodification

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

Objectification, sexualization, and commodification are all terms used to describe the practice of reducing women to their physical appearance and using their bodies to sell products or services.

How does the media in India often portray LGBTQ+ individuals?

  1. In a positive and inclusive manner

  2. In a negative and stereotypical manner

  3. Rarely or not at all

  4. None of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India often portrays LGBTQ+ individuals in a negative and stereotypical manner, reinforcing prejudice and discrimination against them.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using gender to sell products or services?

  1. Gender marketing

  2. Gender stereotyping

  3. Gender bias

  4. Gender discrimination


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Explanation:

Gender marketing refers to the practice of using gender to target specific consumer groups and appeal to their perceived needs and desires.

How does the media in India often contribute to the objectification of women?

  1. By presenting women as sexual objects

  2. By reducing women to their physical appearance

  3. By ignoring or downplaying women's achievements

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India often contributes to the objectification of women through a combination of sexualized portrayals, reduction to physical appearance, and marginalization of their achievements.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote gender equality and challenge gender stereotypes?

  1. Gender-sensitive media

  2. Gender-responsive media

  3. Gender-transformative media

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

Gender-sensitive, gender-responsive, and gender-transformative media are all terms used to describe media that promotes gender equality and challenges gender stereotypes.

How can the media in India contribute to breaking down gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality?

  1. By presenting more diverse and realistic portrayals of women and men

  2. By challenging traditional gender roles and expectations

  3. By giving more visibility to women's achievements and contributions

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India can contribute to breaking down gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality by presenting more diverse and realistic portrayals of women and men, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations, and giving more visibility to women's achievements and contributions.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to spread awareness about gender issues and promote gender equality?

  1. Gender advocacy media

  2. Gender empowerment media

  3. Gender justice media

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

Gender advocacy media, gender empowerment media, and gender justice media are all terms used to describe media that is used to spread awareness about gender issues and promote gender equality.

How can the media in India contribute to addressing the issue of gender-based violence?

  1. By reporting on cases of gender-based violence in a sensitive and responsible manner

  2. By raising awareness about the causes and consequences of gender-based violence

  3. By challenging the cultural norms and attitudes that perpetuate gender-based violence

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India can contribute to addressing the issue of gender-based violence by reporting on cases in a sensitive and responsible manner, raising awareness about the causes and consequences, and challenging the cultural norms and attitudes that perpetuate it.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using media to promote the rights of women and girls?

  1. Women's rights media

  2. Gender equality media

  3. Feminist media

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

Women's rights media, gender equality media, and feminist media are all terms used to describe media that is used to promote the rights of women and girls.

How can the media in India contribute to creating a more gender-equal society?

  1. By challenging traditional gender roles and expectations

  2. By promoting the rights of women and girls

  3. By raising awareness about gender issues and gender-based violence

  4. All of the above


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Explanation:

The media in India can contribute to creating a more gender-equal society by challenging traditional gender roles and expectations, promoting the rights of women and girls, and raising awareness about gender issues and gender-based violence.

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