Gender and Sexuality in Mass Communication
Scholarly theory overview on gender and sexuality in communication studies, covering cultural definitions and media representation.
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Explain how cultural theorists have defined “gender,” “sexuality,” and “intersectionality.”
Analyze how gender and sexuality are represented in the mass media.
Explain how gender and sexuality are relevant to media production, media consumption (media audiences), and media activism.
Describe how gender and sexuality inform the creation of media publics.
Source: UW Guide 1· UW Guide 2
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A scholarly theory overview on gender and sexuality in communication studies.
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Topics
- Gender and sexuality in communication studies
- Cultural theories of gender, sexuality, and intersectionality
- Media representation of gender and sexuality
- Media production, consumption, and activism
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- Explaining definitions of gender, sexuality, and intersectionality by cultural theorists
- Analyzing representations of gender and sexuality in mass media
- Explaining relevance to media production, consumption, and activism
- Describing how gender and sexuality inform media publics
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