INTRO

The purpose of this blog is for the discussion of gender stereotypes, particularly on women, in the media. Everyday, people are exposed to a variety of ideas and messages through the media in which they partake. Inevitably, these messages and ideas can affect people who are constantly exposed to them, despite not knowing it. This is particularly true with gender stereotypes. My research question is whether or not the media messages that are shown in TV affect the well-being of young women in society today. This question is important to society because many women nowadays are being affected with problems such as anorexia or bulimia as well as body image and negative attitudes about work. The problem is that many of these concerns can possibly arise from images and messages that women receive from the media. Because women take in media messages starting at a young age, it can shape their thoughts and outlooks on their lives in society as women. And if those messages are unhealthy, it can potentially affect their well-being. I will answer this question by looking at the studies that are being done which study the effect that female characters on TV have on young women.