Communication & Media Studies
Event Title
Are Traditional Gender Roles Sexist?
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Communication & Media Studies
Start Date
11-4-2014 10:45 AM
End Date
11-4-2014 12:00 PM
Sponsor
Mike Rowley (Huntington University)
Description
Traditional views of gender roles persist today despite attempts to counter them as sexist. Some trends by women in mass media express views that directly contradict the messages sent by the modern feminist movement. Do women prefer to assume some of the gender roles that are labeled as sexist? This study examines women's preferences regarding gender roles and attitudes toward sexism.
Are Traditional Gender Roles Sexist?
Indianapolis, IN
Traditional views of gender roles persist today despite attempts to counter them as sexist. Some trends by women in mass media express views that directly contradict the messages sent by the modern feminist movement. Do women prefer to assume some of the gender roles that are labeled as sexist? This study examines women's preferences regarding gender roles and attitudes toward sexism.