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TV depictions of life shape viewers says AMA expert
George Gerbner of the University of Pennsylvania presented at the AMA meeting that TV shows overrepresent men, depict women as victims, and portray older Black women mainly as killed. He warned these patterns may instill fear and obedience, influencing children's perceptions and narrowing family portrayals.
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George Gerbner
Annenberg School of Communications
University of Pennsylvania
American Medical Association
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AMA