Culture is not a given; it is developed by people. The media are also a product of culture, and have gained particular significance in the modern age, becoming an integral part of everyday life. The media not only convey values, they also have a norm-creating perspective. The media's portrayal of beauty and gender roles is mostly stereotypical, but often becomes the standard in reality.
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