Gaye Tuchman, “Symbolic Annihilation of Women”

What used to transmit our social heritage? What does so now?

What is the "reflection hypothesis"?

What is "symbolic annihilation"? Why should we care?

What is "culture lag"?

Which type of medium is most likely to portray rigid gender stereotypes?

Joanne Jacobs, “Drug Office Sneaks Messages into Prime Time”

In what form have anti-drug messages been inserted into prime time television since 1998?

Why do the networks allow anti-drug messages in prime time?

Why is “on strategy” a bad thing?

Paul Espinosa, “The Rich Tapestry of Hispanic America is Virtually Invisible. . . ”

What has happened to TV representations of hispanics over the last 30 years?

Why are African Americans more visible in the media than Hispanics?

How can we change the underrepresentation of Hispanics on TV?

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