Asked by Kaitlyn Alise on Jun 07, 2024

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Based on research sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild examining fictional television shows from 1994 to 1997,there were ____ women on TV shows than women in the population of the United States.

A) 8% more
B) 28% more
C) 8% fewer
D) 28% fewer
E) 48% fewer

Screen Actors Guild

An American labor union representing film and television actors, known for advocating the interests and rights of actors.

Women

Female humans; also refers to issues pertaining to gender equality, rights, and roles in society.

TV Shows

Visual entertainment content produced for broadcast over television, engaging viewers in various genres such as drama, comedy, reality, and news.

  • Recognize the representation and portrayal issues within mass media content.
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Elijah GoodmanJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement says that the research examined fictional television shows from 1994 to 1997, and there were fewer women on TV shows than women in the population of the United States. Therefore, the best choice is D, which says 28% fewer.