Gender and the Media

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the relationship between gender and the media.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily responsible for domestic and caregiving roles?

  1. Domestication

  2. Feminization

  3. Caregiving bias

  4. Gender stereotyping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Domestication is a term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily responsible for domestic and caregiving roles, such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children.

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

  1. Strong and powerful

  2. Emotionally stoic

  3. Nurturing and caring

  4. Aggressive and dominant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nurturing and caring is not a common stereotype of men in the media. Men are often portrayed as being strong, powerful, emotionally stoic, and aggressive.

What is the term used to describe the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in the media?

  1. Gender gap

  2. Glass ceiling

  3. Representation gap

  4. Leadership bias


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Glass ceiling is a term used to describe the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in the media. It refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher positions.

Which of the following is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Overrepresentation

  2. Invisibility

  3. Stereotyping

  4. Sensationalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stereotyping is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ people are often portrayed in stereotypical ways that reinforce harmful misconceptions and biases.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their physical appearance?

  1. Objectification

  2. Sexualization

  3. Commodification

  4. Beauty bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Objectification is a term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their physical appearance, rather than their intelligence, skills, or accomplishments.

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

  1. Emotional and sensitive

  2. Passive and submissive

  3. Intelligent and capable

  4. Nurturing and caring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intelligent and capable is not a common stereotype of women in the media. Women are often portrayed as being emotional, sensitive, passive, submissive, and nurturing.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of men in the media as being primarily focused on their physical strength and dominance?

  1. Masculinity

  2. Hypermasculinity

  3. Toxic masculinity

  4. Male gaze


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hypermasculinity is a term used to describe the portrayal of men in the media as being primarily focused on their physical strength, dominance, and aggression.

Which of the following is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of women in leadership positions?

  1. Overrepresentation

  2. Invisibility

  3. Stereotyping

  4. Tokenism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tokenism is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of women in leadership positions. Tokenism refers to the practice of including a small number of women in leadership positions in order to create the appearance of diversity without actually addressing the underlying issues of gender inequality.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their relationships with men?

  1. Heteronormativity

  2. Patriarchy

  3. Male gaze

  4. Gender roles


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Male gaze is a term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their relationships with men and their desirability to men.

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

  1. Strong and powerful

  2. Emotionally stoic

  3. Nurturing and caring

  4. Rational and logical


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nurturing and caring is not a common stereotype of men in the media. Men are often portrayed as being strong, powerful, emotionally stoic, and rational.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their domestic and caregiving roles?

  1. Domestication

  2. Feminization

  3. Caregiving bias

  4. Gender stereotyping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Domestication is a term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their domestic and caregiving roles, such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children.

Which of the following is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Overrepresentation

  2. Invisibility

  3. Stereotyping

  4. Sensationalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stereotyping is a common criticism of the media's portrayal of LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ people are often portrayed in stereotypical ways that reinforce harmful misconceptions and biases.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their physical appearance?

  1. Objectification

  2. Sexualization

  3. Commodification

  4. Beauty bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Objectification is a term used to describe the portrayal of women in the media as being primarily focused on their physical appearance, rather than their intelligence, skills, or accomplishments.

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

  1. Emotional and sensitive

  2. Passive and submissive

  3. Intelligent and capable

  4. Nurturing and caring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intelligent and capable is not a common stereotype of women in the media. Women are often portrayed as being emotional, sensitive, passive, submissive, and nurturing.

What is the term used to describe the portrayal of men in the media as being primarily focused on their physical strength and dominance?

  1. Masculinity

  2. Hypermasculinity

  3. Toxic masculinity

  4. Male gaze


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hypermasculinity is a term used to describe the portrayal of men in the media as being primarily focused on their physical strength, dominance, and aggression.

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