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Peer reviewedThompson, Teresa L.; Zerbinos, Eugenia – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1995
Analyzed 175 episodes of 41 different cartoons to determine gender representation in children's cartoons. Findings show stereotypical representations of males and females, with males being given more prominence and appearing and talking more frequently. Pre- and post-1980 comparisons show a trend towards much less stereotypical gender portrayal,…
Descriptors: Animation, Cartoons, Characterization, Childrens Television
