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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Pierre Celerier

EXPLAINED: Online images reinforce gender stereotypes more than text study - The Real Truth

Images on online platforms have a gender bias that under-represents women, according to a new study (Credit: AFP)

Images on the internet reinforce gender stereotypes -- such as doctors being men or nurses women -- more than text, contributing to a lasting bias against women, a US-based study said Wednesday.

The importance of images has soared as much of the world's media, communication and even social interactions have moved online.

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