Assignment task: Watch at 3 cartoons or live-action television programs that are aimed at children ages 5-10. List the shows, and then answer the following questions:
1. Using examples from these shows, tell how males and females were represented. Make sure to discuss all 3 shows.
2. Were any characters portrayed in gender-stereotyped roles? If so, how? If not, how? Make sure to discuss all 3 shows.
3. Are newer programs for young children less, more, or the same in terms of gender stereotyping than the programs from when you were an elementary school age child? Justify your answer.
4. How do you think these media depictions influence children's development of gender stereotyping and gender roles? Explain.
Be sure to give specific examples in all your answers. Be sure to number each answer and that you have discussed all 3 shows in each answer (questions 1-2)