The Portrayal of Gender in the Children's Program "Sesame Street" and Its Effect on the Intended Audience.

Ditsworth, Dahlia

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ERIC Number: EJ636855

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Portrayal of Gender in the Children's Program "Sesame Street" and Its Effect on the Intended Audience.

Ditsworth, Dahlia

New Jersey Journal of Communication, v9 n2 p214-26 Fall 2001

Presents a literature review that addresses sexism and gender misrepresentation on "Sesame Street," the world's most popular children's television program. Discusses the show's content and the correlation between increased exposure to "Sesame Street" and viewers' changes in attitude and behavior. Suggests the presence of gender inequality and stereotyping on the show and the need to conduct more research. (SG)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Programming (Broadcast), Research Needs, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Television Research

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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