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Women in STEM on Television

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Women remain woefully underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Negative stereotypes about women as scientists, technologists, and engineers are pervasive in our culture, as is the belief—which has been proven false in multiple studies—that women naturally have less aptitude than men in science and math. Television, one of the most pervasive forms of popular media in the United States, has the potential to affect public perception of women in STEM. While some TV series offer diverse portrayals that challenge common stereotypes, others reinforce troubling cultural biases, sometimes even as writers and producers attempt to champion women in STEM fields. The essays in this collection examine numerous popular television series, from children’s programs to primetime shows, and discuss the ways in which these narratives inform cultural ideas about women in STEM.

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ISBN: 9781476669410
Publication date: 30th March 2018
Author: Ashley Lynn Carlson
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 220 pages
Genres: Television
Gender studies: women and girls
Media studies: TV and society
Science: general issues
Technology: general issues