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VOL. 10, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Women and media: A critical review
Authors
Anita Sahay
Abstract
In today's interrelated world, media plays a crucial role in shaping
our perceptions, beliefs and values. However, the portrayal of women in the
media is constantly under scrutiny and criticism. This review examines the
relationship between women and the media, examining the image, impact and
challenges women face in various forms of media. It is believed that women are
free from the clutches of men and empowered completely but in fact they are not
completely empowered. In this male dominated patriarchal society, the status of
the women are still inferior to men. They always try to stereotype the image of
women. The main purpose of this research paper is to focus upon the role of
women in mass media; how women have contributed towards the progression of
media within the country. Research has illustrated that in the present
existence; women have rendered and are rendering a very significant
contribution towards the development of media. The main areas that have been
highlighted in this research paper are, portrayal of women by the media, the
image of women in mass media, significance of women and media, the influence of
media on the views of gender, and stereotypes of girls and women in the media.
There has been a significant participation of women in the media, despite the
fact that they are subjected to crime and violence. In most cases, amongst the
socio-economically backward sections of the society, women are mistreated,
exploited and abused. Domestic violence, rape, murder, sexual harassment and
intimidation have been some of the criminal acts that are prevalent against
women and prove to be barriers during the course of their development.
Moreover, women’s images are projected and portrayed negatively by the media
also. Her real life experience is rarely portrayed in media but it is exaggerated
in all the fields. This research paper also provide some suggestions to curb
violence against women.
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Pages:93-97
How to cite this article:
Anita Sahay "Women and media: A critical review". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 93-97
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