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Portrayal Of Women In The Media

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In conclusion, our society is equally balanced between women and men. Women play significant roles in all aspects of life including politics, arts, sports, media and much more. Henceforth, media being so influential in today’s society, it must make responsible decisions in regards to how women are portrayed, and focus more on the positive and inspiring aspects of womanhood. The portrayal of women in the media must be changed by eliminating the idea of having a Barbie doll figure, by eliminating the promotion of women as mere sexual toys for men’s entertainment, and by elevating women’s status in movies which in turn will help highlight the true essence and potential of women in today’s world. “I am not Pocahontas as portrayed in the Disney

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