Why Does Lack of Representation And/or Unfavorable Media Portrayal Create

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Essay

Why does lack of representation and/or unfavorable media portrayal create prototypical group image that puts group members in a double-bind?

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Definitions:

Gonads

The organs in the body that produce reproductive cells; in males, these are the testes, and in females, the ovaries.

Pituitary Gland

A small but critical endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate important body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Myelination

The process of encasing axons with a myelin sheath that increases the speed of processing information.

Adolescence

A developmental phase following childhood, typically characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes leading to increased independence.