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Gender-stereotypical representations lead to inequality between men and women, from a lack of women in leadership positions to a shortage of female science students. In many cases these are stereotypes that have concrete consequences.

Fotocredits: Alekzan Powell

Representations

Representations is the process of creating an image (in the media) about a person, organization or case that does not necessarily have to correspond to reality or the facts.

Stereotyping

Stereotyping means that characteristics of one person are attributed to an entire group. A stereotype can be based on gender, but also on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and nationality. The cause of discrimination can lie in stereotypes.

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Diversity in media

Diversity is often lacking in the media (television, radio, newspapers, online news sources, social media). Women are shown less often. And if women are in the media, how are they positioned? Fotocredits: Charisse Kenion

Representations and sexuality

In sexuality, ideas about masculinity, femininity and sexual identity play a major role. Are these outdated concepts? What is the role of (social) media and internet in the sexualisation of society and the image of young people's sexuality? Fotocredits: Kinga Cichewicz

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