Women and weight : Gendered messages on magazine covers

In this content analysis, the covers of 21 popular women's and men's magazines were examined for gendered messages related to bodily appearance. Magazine covers were divided according to gender of readers and each cover was reviewed using a checklist designed to analyze visual images and t...

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Published in:Sex roles 1999-04, Vol.40 (7-8), p.647-655
Main Authors: MALKIN, A. R, WORNIAN, K, CHRISLER, J. C
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Biological and medical sciences
Body Image
Body size
Body Weight
Check Lists
Comparison
Content analysis
Eating Disorders
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ideals
Males
Mass Media Images
Men's magazines
Periodicals
Personal appearance
Popular Culture
Portrayal
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Self image
Sex Differences
Sexes
Social psychology
Social role. Sex role
Social Status
Socialization
USA
Weight
Women's magazines
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subjects Biological and medical sciences
Body Image
Body size
Body Weight
Check Lists
Comparison
Content analysis
Eating Disorders
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ideals
Males
Mass Media Images
Men's magazines
Periodicals
Personal appearance
Popular Culture
Portrayal
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Self image
Sex Differences
Sexes
Social psychology
Social role. Sex role
Social Status
Socialization
USA
Weight
Women's magazines
title Women and weight : Gendered messages on magazine covers
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