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Lozano, Elizabeth – 1989
This paper questions some of the assumptions that permeate the current literature about soap operas and television, examining particularly the model according to which soap operas are the expression of an "essential" and universal feminine nature. The paper suggests the pertinence of a crosscultural approach to the study of melodrama as…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Discourse Analysis, Females
Peer reviewedWard, L. Monique – Developmental Review, 2003
Examines the nature/prevalence of sexual content on television and in magazines. Describes theoretical mechanisms outlining potential socializing influences. Reviews evidence indicating that frequent/involved exposure to sexually oriented media genres relates to greater acceptance of stereotypical/casual attitudes about sex, higher expectations…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, College Students, Expectation
