Representation of Gender today

Prime time tv shows from 1992-1993, 61% of men had the total number of speaking roles, whilst women had the remaining 39%.

From 1995-1996 studies found 63% of men now had the speaking roles, (increased by 2%) with women only having the 37%Studies found that in 1992-1993, 3% of woman were represented as housewives.

This was a major fall from the 1970’s which shows how women were started to get recognised. Women and Men became equally seen on screens, shows study.

‘Bunting’ later complained how men would be the sole object of any sensible womens life, showing them as strong, dominant figures.

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