Gender Bias In News Media

Gender Stereotypes are everywhere in the world. This paper will focus on the formation of Gender stereotypes through different media sources. The media sources that will be used include television shows, movies and magazines. Thus the paper will also explore the effect that gender stereotyping may have on development of a person’s social and individual identity.

Media bias cripples our ability to find information about politics. Prejudice among different news sources, such as The Hill, NY Times, and CNN makes it difficult to see beyond opinionated information and determine what’s really true. I personally find it exasperating to read about or watch the news and stay updated on current events, especially with controversial topics, with all the sifting between what’s real, and what happens to be false or skewed information due to beliefs held by the individuals in charge of covering these issues. From what I can tell by looking at the three former sources I’ve chosen, the use of word choice among certain topics and their way of labeling certain groups or individuals varies, even if they might be describing the same event or news story that’s going on at that time.

The media is an important part of our daily lives. It shapes and molds the lens through which we see the world. It controls everything you see, read, and hear. Media also determines what is said, who said it, how it can be said, and who can hear it. The news for a lot of Americans calls them into action. Depending on what is being discussed it can really sway your emotions. The News can make you happy as well as make you sad or angry. Contrary to popular belief manipulation does not require a device or hypnotism; we are being brainwashed right before our eyes. Television is that most sophisticated media of worldwide communication and viewers are completely susceptible to the media molding their opinions and attitude; as well as influencing what is acceptable and what is not. There is an unconscious “groupthink” mentality that taints news coverage and allows only one side of a debate to receive a fair hearing.  When that happens, the truth suffers. In this essay, I will discuss the types of bias and manipulation, how it affects us, and the ways to prevent it.

Control Room places an emphasis on an Arab news network’s coverage of the war between Iraq and the United States that began in 2003; the news network is known as Al Jazeera. This news network was founded in 1996, and had been called by the Bush administration “the mouthpiece of Osama bin Laden” (Noujaim, 2004). From what this film had depicted, the viewer can see that Al Jazeera is a news network worthy of attention, and not only because of its controversial topics, but because of the information it releases to the rest of the world that most do not regularly see due to biases within news media outlets. Because it appears clear that biases are imminent within the film, I had become more interested in how and why Al Jazeera had become such a tainted name within the industry and under fire for the information they bring to the masses.

I believe bias is a terrible thing and we should pay more attention to our surroundings. For example, in the discussion in class I learned a small history about the logo for Tyler Junior College and how a university in North Dakota is being sue for their logo due to being copy right. At first, I believed there was nothing wrong with the University of North Dakota logo than I started to think how the Native Americans must feel mock and disrespected seeing the logo. I would not like someone disrespecting my cultural like that, especially if they are not providing the information correct.

Major media networks produce and report news that describes media networks associated with a different party as untrustworthy shows, and networks biases the news towards their beliefs. They often convince their viewers that the other network’s newscast is full of lies and bad reporting causing viewers to form poor opinions of those in the opposite political party. According to Michael Garcia, an author for the University Wire of James Madison University, media outlets are “more interested in denouncing” media affiliated with the opposite political party than reporting worthy news. They want to distract their viewers from any truth to the opposite media’s story by reporting that they do not share their same beliefs and views, and they want to keep their viewers from believing any bit of the other story by suggesting to their viewers the other story is reported by one-sided corrupt reporters. This creates an opinion in the viewers that people with different values and beliefs want to deceive those who are different in order to get their way causing many to have

Media outlets, specifically referring to televised news station, should avoid having a bias in order to stay neutral and deliver factual news to their audience. Due to the large amount of research done, we are presented with more than enough information regarding specific news outlets, such as CNN or Fox News, and the amount of bias that is presented in their broadcasts. One of the largest issues caused by bias in the media is fake news and or the spread of false stories in events such as the 2016 US presidential election, which ultimately raised many concerns and resulted in large amounts of negative circulation through social media.

The media has always been around human civilizations since the ancient days, either in tangible or intangible form. Its initial purpose was to inform the citizens about certain phenomena. However, as time pass by, majority of people started to prefer biased media over informative media, and considered as positive trend because of ‘freedom of speech’. Even so, this essay believes that bias in the media is harmful enough to show distortion to the audience and to vilify an individual or a group.

Throughout her career, Beyoncé has been no stranger to controversy. From covertly sexual lyrics to blatantly sexual music videos, she always seems to make headlines; perhaps none bigger than those surrounding the recent release of the music video for her song “Formation.” The themes presented in “Formation” were similar to those displayed in another music video, “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar. Despite the similarities, the videos were received differently by their audiences. “Alright” received widely positive reviews from media outlets such as MTV and The Verge while “Formation” was perceived more negatively . The outrage surrounding Beyoncé’s “Formation” video, and lack thereof for “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar, exhibits the prevalence of sexism in the media today.

News sources are networks where many people are informed about important news event. Being liberal bias about news networks is to be open to new opinions about an event and sometimes can be given false information or misinterpretation about it. Having a conservative view about the news is still having to hold to certain beliefs and values and being cautious about what changes are happening. Many people get news from the six powers house news networks that are either liberal or conservative. CBS, ABC, and NBC were the only news networks, since 1948, where people were able to get the recent news happening and are now considered the mainstream news channels which also have a liberal view about the news. CNN, MSNBC, and CNBC are the news networks that run in cable tv and are considered ultra

News media, the most influential tool in modern society, is ethically required to produce fair depictions of issues and events, however, they often fail to convey unbiased reporting. In an attempt to manipulate and evoke specific reactions from the audience, text structures and language features are utilised to express perceptions and this presentation will explore how these have been incorporated into a media text. The article, Rebel Wilson wages war against Kendall and Kylie Jenner by Jessica Hickam, was published in sheknows on the 11th of November 2015 to deliver details of the ‘war’ between Australian Comedian, Rebel Wilson, and the Jenner sisters.

Mainstream media has gotten to the point where it is becoming less credible with each passing day. Many mainstream news sources, usually favor one political view over another and tend to force their personal views on the viewer. Bias in the media is when people believe a certain thing about a group or person that is not necessarily true, this can cause conflict because others might believe something that is not true. All six mainstream media have different beliefs on how to induce their topics to the public, sometimes with no proof to back it up. There are several current events happening, however some may have news that can be interpreted as bias. Some Individuals believe news channels by simply reading or hearing about a topic. Citizens

For years there have been many portrayals of gender bias in media, specifically health media.The Gardasil vaccine for example has been heavily targeted towards women and girls, when the vaccine is available for both genders. In doctors offices it was even referred to as the “Girl Vaccine”. When searching “girl vaccine” in search engines HPV articles and hpv vaccines come up for the search results. I am studying media and the portrayal or use of gender because I want to find out how and why media incorporates an all female or male campaign in their marketing or messages to understand the purpose behind the campaign. In this review I will discuss gender biases against women, and the portrayal of health media.

Media has become a rampant part of the society we live in today. The media has portrayed men and women based on sexism stereotypes. The media has played a key role of socially constructed sexist stereotypes for both men and women. These socially constructed ideas have created significant impact on our society amongst men and women, and if one does not fit it that role they are ridiculed and judged in today’s society. I have implemented a project that might help combat the sexism roles/stereotypes that we depict from the media today. Since adolescents are mostly affected by the media the project that will help combat sexism depicted in the media will start with the high school education system. The project will consist of going to a local public

Gender inequality is the idea or situation that men and women are not equal, and is a problem in countries around the world. I will be focusing my research on this type of inequality in Canada. It is an issue for both men and women that they are exposed to at birth, is fed by the media as a teen, and continues in their everyday life as an adult. My approach to this issue is examining three topics that are related to my assignment: childhood, everyday life, and the media. Acts of gender inequality can be found within these broad points that negatively or positively affect males and females. For childhood, there will be toys, clothing, and child advertising. In everyday life, I will cover the workplace, travel, and costs. Media will include celebrities, television/movies, and social media. My thesis statement is: gender inequality is evident in many stages of human development through childhood, teenage years, and adulthood. Gender inequality is a real thing and it is proven in childhood, as a teenager, and adult.