Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-402) and index.

"Cynthia M. Lont's Women and Media: Content, Careers, and Criticism brings you an incisive and often surprising look at the experiences of women in the media - as news and as newsmakers. In this vivid collection of essays, leading scholars and media watchers consider the images, issues, and hidden triumphs of women in seven different media: newspapers, women's magazines, advertising, television, television news, film, and music/music television." "Women and Media takes an exceptionally comprehensive approach, exploring women's experiences in each medium from three different angles: a content analysis of the portrayal of women within the medium; an account of a woman or women's organization and their often-overlooked impact on the medium; and a thought-provoking essay that raises critical and challenging issues concerning women and media today. Written from a diverse range of perspectives, the essays cross boundaries of age, race, and nationality." "Each media-specific section begins with an overview that provides a brief history as well as background information on women's employment and portrayal within that medium. An extensive bibliography (including a videography) and project suggestions encourage you to dig deeper into the rich lives and real issues of women and the media."--Jacket.

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