LibGuides: Women in the Media: Background Information

Background Information

This topic focuses on a large variety of issues relating to portrayal of women in mass media, including television, films, magazines, commercials, news programs, and sports. Use the following sources to learn more about women in the media and issues related to stereotypes, body image, and creation of media by women.

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Gives overviews of major topic areas (including women in the media). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Credo Reference
Credo Reference is an online reference library that provides access to a large number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other reference books.
Encyclopedia of Gender in Media
Examines the role of the media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of gender in our society.
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender
Includes entries on cultural constructions of gender and gender stereotypes.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender
Covers many topics including Body Image Concerns, Gender Stereotypes, Media Influences, Media Stereotypes, and Social Identity.