Representation in Media (Gender and Stereotypes)

 

 challenge gender stereotypes

In K.C. Undercover KC is portrayed as the most valuable and strongest member of the family. KC is constantly in the spotlight as the hero. She doesn't dress in a bright dress with jewelry instead she wears clothes more suit a boy which gives off a tomboy vibe. As the hero, she doesn’t need to be saved and waits for no prince charming.

In K.C. Undercover Ernie is portrayed as the weakest member of the family. In contrast to the typical stereotype, Ernie is constantly being saved by his other family. He also has a frail body with little to no muscle. With all of these traits, it's obvious that he has no power within his own home.

In the movie Mulan, a girl by the name of Mulan is forced to become a soldier. As the only child of the family, the responsibility falls on her and she is forced to join the army as a man. She stops living a life of leisure and trains night and day to become as strong as the other men. She also begins to dress and speak like a man. She gives up on the idea of finding a man and decides to live independently.

 Enforce gender stereotypes

In Jenfiers body Megan fox plays a character that has been killed and turned into a succubus. At the beginning of the film, she is presented as the ideal woman with clear skin, maintained hair, and an attractive body.  As a succubus, Jennifer does anything that would attract the guys around. She dresses seductively wearing revealing clothing. She also talks in a manner that makes her more desirable. 

In the show, Empire Hakeem Lyon is presented as a black man in his early twenties who's extremely wealthy. He is very narcissistic and acts as if he can do everything by himself.

He is also shown to be physically strong in shots where he's either working out or just doesn't have a shirt on. If there is a problem he usually tries to solve it with violence and strength.

In Gossip Girl Serena is a young white woman in her late teens who is financially high. She often dresses in expensive and flashy clothing. She is presented as a love interest for multiple male actors. There are several scenes where she is sexualized and seen as an object more than a human being.