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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Definitions:

Columnar Joints

Natural formations of rock into long, regular columns, typically found in basalt flows, resulting from the cooling and contraction of lava.

Igneous Rock

Rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, categorized into intrusive or extrusive depending on the environment of formation.

Sierra Nevada

A mountain range in the Western United States, known for its dramatic landscapes, including Yosemite Valley and Lake Tahoe.

Granitic Rocks

Igneous rocks primarily composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, known for their coarse-grained texture.