Which Statement Best Summarizes the Text's Discussion of the Mass

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the text's discussion of the mass media and gender socialization?

• A) An equal number of men and women play leading characters during prime time television.
• B) An intended message of advertising is that if women embrace femininity and heightened sexuality,their personal and social success is assured.
• C) TV commercials do little to influence how we perceive ourselves and others.
• D) Advertisers have demanded change in television programming to lessen gender stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Continental Shelf

The extended perimeter of each continent that lies under the ocean and stretches from the coastline to a sharp drop-off into the deep ocean floor.

Summer

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Temperate Lakes

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Epilimnion

The upper layer of water in a stratified lake, characterized by warmer temperatures and high levels of dissolved oxygen.