The Gender Roles and the Affiliation Process in the Media

Gender inequalities has historically been a topic of discussion in society and in the media. The Me Too movement brought issues with sexual harassment in the workplace and there has long been a call to level the compensation for male and female employees. Both issues, and others, have seen media as a source to share and inform in gaining support and promoting change.

• What is the gender bias issue you selected?
• How does each media story portray the genders in the story?
• Are the gender differences treated the same or differently?
• How can media improve in regard to gender roles related to affiliation and relationships as portrayed in the media?