W4 | Stereotypes and Framing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of media framing on audience perceptions?

• It shapes how audiences interpret information and events.

• It provides only factual information without bias.

• It prevents the formation of stereotypes.

• It has no effect on how people view gender issues.

Open Ended

When you read about male athletes, what words come to mind? When you read about female athletes, what words come to mind?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of how stereotypes can impact society?

• Shape audience expectations

• Limit opportunities for certain groups

• Influence how society sees gender roles

• Increase diversity in all media

Multiple Choice

"Men are generally expected to be strong, aggressive, and bold" What type of stereotype is this?

• Racial stereotype
• Gender stereotype
• height stereotype

• age stereotype

Multiple Choice

"Tall people should play basketball" What type of stereotype is this?

• size stereotype

• Height stereotype
• Racial stereotype

• Age stereotype

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'Causal Interpretation' in media framing?

• To suggest the cause of a problem

• To provide a solution to a problem

• To judge the situation morally

• To highlight personal struggles

Open Ended

Explain how visual framing techniques such as cropping and placement can affect the interpretation of an image in media.

Multiple Choice

What are the three main steps involved in analyzing a news report for gender representation, according to the case study?

• Identifying the frame, listing stereotypes, analyzing audience perception

• Collecting evidence, writing an essay, presenting findings

• Ignoring stereotypes, focusing on male athletes, summarizing results

• Comparing news sources, selecting the best report, discussing with peers

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about stereotypes and media framing, what is one key insight you gained that you could apply to your essay on Paris 2024 gender parity?