When we think about the relationship between gender and media, one of the most popular ways in which it has been discussed is through an exploration of the media’s representation of women in comparison to men, so issues of such differential representation is the primary focus of this unit.

We look at the research which has been undertaken on this topic, considering why we get what we get and the various strategies which have been employed to challenge the stereotypes and change the picture. Useful resources and readings at the end of the unit.

Instructor: Karen Ross
Author: Karen Ross