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Is mass media removing or intensifying gender stereotypes? Why do you say so?: 2024.05.31, 조회수 18225

Gender stereotypes are deeply rooted in the history of mankind. Men are expected to be strong providers and protectors while women are expected to be submissive and conservative. The cliché “boys are central and girls are peripheral” is something that people has always unconsciously recognized, especially because this idea is encouraged by powerful features of the society like mass media.

The role of mass media in intensifying these stereotypes has been determined in the past. Television programs, radio broadcasts, Internet websites, and many more, use gender stereotypes to convey messages that target certain groups in a diverse audience. They are known to promote the hegemonic ideology that men are superior over women. However, these days, some say that with the modernization of mass media, this hegemonic culture has already been removed.

Although plenty perceive this to be true, I beg to disagree. I still believe that mass media continue to play a very significant role in intensifying gender stereotypes.

Commercials, TV shows, and movies still highlight the roles that men and women are supposed to portray, and sadly, people do not seem to realize that these forms of media are bombarding us with subtle provocations that we should act according to what society would recognize as acceptable. Print ads, magazines, and other forms of mass media constantly remind us that men should always play the lead role and women remain on the sidelines.

Mass media showcasing gender roles would have been okay if they are presented in ways that empower every gender. For example, if a TV program shows that stay-at-home moms do not work because they want to be hands-on in raising their children, and not because it is what society expects them to do, then women would not feel belittled. Also, superhero movies should not show that superheroes only rescue helpless and weak women. They should show that every member of society, regardless of gender, can be vulnerable and in need of the help of a superhero.

I know that gender stereotypes are difficult to dissolve and that mass media will continue giving specific designations to each gender. Therefore, gender stereotypes should just be presented positively in ways that are not derogatory and discriminating.

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Gender stereotypes are deeply rooted in the history of mankind. Men are expected to be strong providers and protectors while women are expected to be submissive and conservative. The cliché “boys are central and girls are peripheral” is something that people has always unconsciously recognized, especially because this idea is encouraged by powerful features of the society like mass media.
성 고정관념들은 인류의 역사에 깊이 뿌리 박혀 있다. 남성들은 강한 제공자이자 보호자로 기대되는 반면 여성들은 순종적이고 보수적일 것으로 기대된다. “남자애들은 중심이고 여자애들은 주변부이다”라는 상투적인 말은 특히 매스 미디어와 같은 사회의 강력한 것에 의해 부추겨지는 생각이기에 사람들이 항상 무의식중에 상기하는 어떤 것이다.

The role of mass media in intensifying these stereotypes has been determined in the past. Television programs, radio broadcasts, Internet websites, and many more, use gender stereotypes to convey messages that target certain groups in a diverse audience. They are known to promote the hegemonic ideology that men are superior over women. However, these days, some say that with the modernization of mass media, this hegemonic culture has already been removed.
이러한 고정관념들을 심화시키는 매스 미디어의 역할은 과거에 알려졌다. 텔레비전 프로그램들, 라디오 방송, 인터넷 웹사이트들, 그리고 많은 것들은 다양한 시청자의 특정 집단들을 타깃으로 하는 메시지를 전달하기 위해 성 고정관념을 사용한다. 그것들은 남성들이 여성들보다 우월하다는 지배적인 관념을 증진시키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 하지만, 요즘, 일부 사람들은 매스 미디어의 현대화로 이 지배적 문화는 이미 사라졌다고 말한다.

Although plenty perceive this to be true, I beg to disagree. I still believe that mass media continue to play a very significant role in intensifying gender stereotypes.
비록 많은 사람들이 이것이 사실일 것으로 받아들이지만, 필자는 부디 그러하지 않기를 바란다. 필자는 여전히 매스 미디어가 성 고정관념들을 심화시키는데 있어 매우 중대한 역할을 한다고 믿는다.

Commercials, TV shows, and movies still highlight the roles that men and women are supposed to portray, and sadly, people do not seem to realize that these forms of media are bombarding us with subtleprovocations that we should act according to what society would recognize as acceptable. Print ads, magazines, and other forms of mass media constantly remind us that men should always play the lead role and women remain on the sidelines.
광고들, TV 쇼들, 그리고 영화들은 여전히 남성들과 여성들이 보여야 하는 역할들을 강조하고 있으며 슬프게도, 사람들은 이들 형태의 미디어가 사회가 용인할 수 있는 것으로 인정하는 바에 따라 행동해야 한다는 미묘한 자극을 우리에게 마구 주고 있음을 깨닫지 못하고 있는 것으로 보인다. 인쇄 광고들, 잡지들, 그리고 다른 형태의 매스 미디어는 지속적으로 남성들이 언제나 주된 역할을 하고 여성들은 옆쪽에 머물러야 한다는 것을 상기시킨다.

Mass media showcasing gender roles would have been okay if they are presented in ways that empower every gender. For example, if a TV program shows that stay-at-home moms do not work because they want to be hands-on in raising their children, and not because it is what society expects them to do, then women would not feel belittled. Also, superhero movies should not show that superheroes only rescue helpless and weak women. They should show that every member of society, regardless of gender, can be vulnerable and in need of the help of a superhero.
성 역할들을 보여주는 매스 미디어는 각각의 성별을 강화시켜주는 방식이었다면 괜찮았을 것이다. 예를 들어, 만약 어떤 TV 프로그램이 전업주부들이 사회가 그들이 하도록 기대하는 것 때문에 아니라 그들의 자녀들을 키우는데 전념하기를 원하기 때문에 일을 갖지 않는다는 것을 보여준다면, 여성들은 하찮게 여겨지는 느낌을 갖지 않을 것이다. 또한, 슈퍼영웅 영화들은 슈퍼영웅들이 무력하고 약한 여성들만을 구하는 것을 보여줘서는 안 된다. 그들은 성별에 관계없이 사회의 모든 구성원들이 취약하고 슈퍼영웅의 도움을 필요로 할 수 있음을 보여줘야 한다.

I know that gender stereotypes are difficult to dissolve and that mass media will continue giving specific designations to each gender. Therefore, gender stereotypes should just be presented positively in ways that are not derogatory and discriminating.

필자는 성 고정관념들이 없애기 어렵다는 것을 알고 각각의 성별에 구체적인 지정을 할 것이라는 것을 안다. 따라서, 성 고정관념들은 경멸적이고 차별적이지 않은 방법들로 긍정적으로 보여져야 한다.

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peripheral 주변적인hegemonic 지배하는bombard 퍼붓다, 폭격하다subtle 미묘한provocation 자극, 도발belittle 하찮게 만들다vulnerable 취약한derogatory 경멸하는

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1. However, these days, there are those who say that with the modernization of mass media, this hegemonic culture has already been removed.
- The word “hegemonic” is an adjective derived from the noun “hegemony” which means influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc.

2. Although plenty perceive this to be true, I beg to disagree.
- The phrase “I beg to disagree” is a way of saying "I do not agree" that is polite, but may sound unfriendly. It is acceptable to use in written English but more advisable in spoken English.

3. Mass media showcasing gender roles would have been okay if they are presented in ways that empower every gender.
- The third conditional is the way we say that something is contrary to past facts. Or in other words: it didn't really happen.
The way to write such a sentence is the following:
If + Past Perfect, + Would Have + V3 or Would Have + V3 + If + Past Perfect

Is mass media removing or intensifying gender stereotypes? Why do you say so?
Gender stereotypes are deeply rooted in the history of mankind. Men are expected to be strong providers and protectors while women are expected to be submissive and conservative. The cliché “boys are central and girls are peripheral” is something that people has always unconsciously recognized, especially because this idea is encouraged by powerful features of the society like mass media.

The role of mass media in intensifying these stereotypes has been determined in the past. Television programs, radio broadcasts, Internet websites, and many more, use gender stereotypes to convey messages that target certain groups in a diverse audience. They are known to promote the hegemonic ideology that men are superior over women. However, these days, some say that with the modernization of mass media, this hegemonic culture has already been removed.

Although plenty perceive this to be true, I beg to disagree. I still believe that mass media continue to play a very significant role in intensifying gender stereotypes.

Commercials, TV shows, and movies still highlight the roles that men and women are supposed to portray, and sadly, people do not seem to realize that these forms of media are bombarding us with subtle provocations that we should act according to what society would recognize as acceptable. Print ads, magazines, and other forms of mass media constantly remind us that men should always play the lead role and women remain on the sidelines.

Mass media showcasing gender roles would have been okay if they are presented in ways that empower every gender. For example, if a TV program shows that stay-at-home moms do not work because they want to be hands-on in raising their children, and not because it is what society expects them to do, then women would not feel belittled. Also, superhero movies should not show that superheroes only rescue helpless and weak women. They should show that every member of society, regardless of gender, can be vulnerable and in need of the help of a superhero.

I know that gender stereotypes are difficult to dissolve and that mass media will continue giving specific designations to each gender. Therefore, gender stereotypes should just be presented positively in ways that are not derogatory and discriminating.

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1. What are gender stereotypes?

2. How does mass media intensify gender stereotypes?

3. How can mass media present gender stereotypes positively?

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