Gender and Media

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Gender and Media. It explores how media representations of gender shape our understanding of gender roles, identities, and relationships.
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Which theory suggests that media representations of gender reinforce traditional gender roles and stereotypes?

  1. Cultivation Theory

  2. Social Learning Theory

  3. Gender Schema Theory

  4. Symbolic Interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultivation Theory proposes that repeated exposure to media content can shape our perceptions of the world, including our beliefs about gender roles and stereotypes.

What is the term for the portrayal of women in media as passive, emotional, and dependent on men?

  1. The Madonna-Whore Complex

  2. The Male Gaze

  3. The Damsel in Distress Trope

  4. The Superwoman Myth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Damsel in Distress Trope is a common media representation of women as helpless and in need of rescue by men.

What is the term for the portrayal of men in media as powerful, dominant, and rational?

  1. The Male Gaze

  2. The Hero Complex

  3. The Action Hero Trope

  4. The Superwoman Myth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Male Gaze refers to the way in which media representations of women are often filtered through the perspective of a heterosexual male viewer.

Which media platform has been criticized for its role in perpetuating gender stereotypes and objectification of women?

  1. Television

  2. Film

  3. Social Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned media platforms have been criticized for their role in perpetuating gender stereotypes and objectification of women.

What is the term for the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of gender in media?

  1. Gender-Sensitive Media

  2. Gender-Responsive Media

  3. Gender-Inclusive Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of gender in media.

Which media movement aims to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes and promote gender equality?

  1. The Feminist Media Movement

  2. The Gender Equality Media Movement

  3. The Women's Media Movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to media movements that aim to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes and promote gender equality.

What is the term for the portrayal of LGBTQ+ people in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner?

  1. Queer Stereotyping

  2. LGBTQ+ Stereotyping

  3. Queerbashing

  4. LGBTQ+ Bashing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Queer Stereotyping refers to the portrayal of LGBTQ+ people in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner.

Which media platform has been praised for its role in promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and representation?

  1. Television

  2. Film

  3. Social Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned media platforms have been praised for their role in promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and representation.

What is the term for the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of LGBTQ+ people in media?

  1. LGBTQ+-Sensitive Media

  2. LGBTQ+-Responsive Media

  3. LGBTQ+-Inclusive Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of LGBTQ+ people in media.

Which media movement aims to challenge traditional LGBTQ+ stereotypes and promote LGBTQ+ equality?

  1. The LGBTQ+ Media Movement

  2. The Queer Media Movement

  3. The LGBTQ+ Equality Media Movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to media movements that aim to challenge traditional LGBTQ+ stereotypes and promote LGBTQ+ equality.

What is the term for the portrayal of people with disabilities in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner?

  1. Disability Stereotyping

  2. People with Disabilities Stereotyping

  3. Disability Bashing

  4. People with Disabilities Bashing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disability Stereotyping refers to the portrayal of people with disabilities in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner.

Which media platform has been criticized for its role in perpetuating disability stereotypes and discrimination?

  1. Television

  2. Film

  3. Social Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned media platforms have been criticized for their role in perpetuating disability stereotypes and discrimination.

What is the term for the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of people with disabilities in media?

  1. Disability-Sensitive Media

  2. Disability-Responsive Media

  3. Disability-Inclusive Media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to the practice of including diverse and representative portrayals of people with disabilities in media.

Which media movement aims to challenge traditional disability stereotypes and promote disability equality?

  1. The Disability Media Movement

  2. The People with Disabilities Media Movement

  3. The Disability Equality Media Movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the terms mentioned refer to media movements that aim to challenge traditional disability stereotypes and promote disability equality.

What is the term for the portrayal of people of color in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner?

  1. Racial Stereotyping

  2. People of Color Stereotyping

  3. Racial Bashing

  4. People of Color Bashing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial Stereotyping refers to the portrayal of people of color in media in a stereotypical, negative, or sensationalized manner.

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