The stereotype for male emotions include: being fearless, “emotionless”, resourceful, stoic, and preserved. Stereotypes for female emotions include: being weak, “overly emotional”, and one to seek comfort from friends and family. These set of distinct emotions are considered ideal because that is what media states nationwide. Media declares that men are “not able to cry”. Over half of the men in the United States hide their emotions when upset, and only six percent of women in the United States hide their emotions when upset. Media also shapes gender roles because men are supposed to be the self-reliant and independent leaders of the house, while women are dependent on the men. The behavior of genders is reinforced by media. Men are stereotyped as heroic and a provider. Women are stereotyped as a loving housewife. Due to the stereotypes media presents to the world as normal, one can see how it influences the emotions and behavior of men and women. When people are set with standards through media, it is hard to be one’s natural
The stereotype for male emotions include: being fearless, “emotionless”, resourceful, stoic, and preserved. Stereotypes for female emotions include: being weak, “overly emotional”, and one to seek comfort from friends and family. These set of distinct emotions are considered ideal because that is what media states nationwide. Media declares that men are “not able to cry”. Over half of the men in the United States hide their emotions when upset, and only six percent of women in the United States hide their emotions when upset. Media also shapes gender roles because men are supposed to be the self-reliant and independent leaders of the house, while women are dependent on the men. The behavior of genders is reinforced by media. Men are stereotyped as heroic and a provider. Women are stereotyped as a loving housewife. Due to the stereotypes media presents to the world as normal, one can see how it influences the emotions and behavior of men and women. When people are set with standards through media, it is hard to be one’s natural