Recent Research on the Content of Television Programs Has Found

question 40

Multiple Choice

Recent research on the content of television programs has found that

• A) the popular media has been influential in expanding the boundaries of what is considered female beauty.
• B) the working class is now depicted as composed of intelligent and involved members of society.
• C) there has been a recent increase in the portrayal of gays and lesbians.
• D) images of racism have increased despite the decline of racism within the larger society.

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