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To what extent to today's television advertisements conform to or challenge traditional gender roles?
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To what extent to today's television advertisements conform to or challenge traditional gender roles? The way in which men and women are portrayed (in this case through advertising) is called gender representation. When examining the different ways in which men and women are represented, the concept of gender roles comes into view. The traditional role of a woman is 'housewife' or 'mother' and the role of a man is the 'bread winner' or 'working male'. When referring to these traditional gender roles, stereotyping is another aspect that often appears. Stereotyping is very powerful and advertisers often use it in their commercials. This is because it is a very strong and effective tool. This is because it leads to quick thinking and can often help a product to stick in your mind. These stereotypes can be so discreet that we often do not unconsciously realise they are there. Advertisers are very...
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