Women In Media

Only Eyes

Long before beauty pageants, Barbie dolls and extra-ordinarily beautiful girls , came about the ideas of the female body. Women have always been seen, and portrayed as a sex symbol in the media world, and do whatever they have to do, to earn and keep their image and title. Today women plays a vital role. Her image had changed from that of a house wife to a useful person in almost all spheres . Her physical weakness is no longer a barrier in getting herself established in the modern world.

In this scenario the role of women in print media needs to be investigated as they hold the place where the discourse can be closely observed. As the print and electronic media are the means of projection of the socially constructed identities, so it needs to be investigated specifically what images are being circulated. The matter is of grave concern as it affects the lines of women of al ages to a great extent. It not only projects but also determines identities for them.

Communication is the powerful means of bringing about social changes. The revolution in the media of communication has helped to accelerated the pace of social change during these few decades. Radio, television , newspapers and other mass media through which the womens opted for this career.