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What two primary components are involved in the process of stereotyping?
What two primary components are involved in the process of stereotyping?
Categorization and evaluation
What is the primary function of stereotypes in communication, according to Vivian (2010)?
What is the primary function of stereotypes in communication, according to Vivian (2010)?
A kind of shorthand
What role do newspaper editors play in the creation of stereotypes?
What role do newspaper editors play in the creation of stereotypes?
Framing stories and headlines, and engaging in gatekeeping functions
How do producers of television productions and films contribute to stereotyping?
How do producers of television productions and films contribute to stereotyping?
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What is the primary reason why media-constructed stereotypes persist, according to Wood (1988)?
What is the primary reason why media-constructed stereotypes persist, according to Wood (1988)?
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What is the relationship between the mass media and society, according to scholars?
What is the relationship between the mass media and society, according to scholars?
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What is the primary characteristic of categorization in stereotypes?
What is the primary characteristic of categorization in stereotypes?
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How do stereotypes emphasize the features of a group?
How do stereotypes emphasize the features of a group?
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What is the nature of the evaluation of a group or person in stereotypes?
What is the nature of the evaluation of a group or person in stereotypes?
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What is the role of mass media in facilitating a class society?
What is the role of mass media in facilitating a class society?
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