Interpretation of Gender Issues through Female Images
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This article expresses the portrayal of gender issues through female images in media and prevailing culture. The focus is on how these images co-operate to the understanding and explication of gender roles. Through an analysis of various media, including film, advertising, and social media, this article investigates the complexities and difficulties presented by these representations of women. By analyzing the stereotypes, symbolic meanings, and socio-cultural influences of female imagery, this study sheds light on how gender issues are reflected and perpetuated in visual culture.
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