How Does the Media Socialize or "Teach" Children About Gender

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Essay

How does the media socialize or "teach" children about gender?

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The cognitive bias where an individual overestimates how much others notice their appearance or behavior.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their capacity to perform tasks needed to realize specific results.

Collectivist Self

An aspect of self-identity that is defined and valued by in-group relationships, prioritizing the group over the individual.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control, often emphasizing personal independence and self-reliance.