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Discriminatory framing by the media
Name(s):
Differential framing
Face-ism
Incidence
In the visual media, notably television, there is a tendency to select images which focus on the bodies of women whereas, in the case of men, the focus would be on the faces.
Broader
Distorted media presentations
Narrower
Excessive portrayal of sex in the media
Biased portrayal of women in mass media
Aggravates
Elitist public information
Strategy(ies)
Improving media image of developing countries
Value(s)
Difference
Discrimination
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems