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WAJID ALI
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What is Gender
Gender refers to the different sets of social and cultural characteristics that are widely, but falsely, thought to be inherent to each sex as a result of natural or biological reproductive difference. Gender is defined by FAO as the relations between men and women construct Gender. Gender is not determined biologically, as a result of sexual characteristics of either women or men, but is constructed socially.
Media Consumption
Todays fragmented media environment is characterized by an increasing number of media alternatives competing for consumer time. Consumers are simultaneously engaged in using various media formats such as Television, Radio, Newspapers and Internet to get information.
Media Consumption
Populations heavy use of Television, Radio, Newspapers and the Internet, highlights the importance of using various communication channels to fulfill their needs
Women usually watch Cooking Shows, Fashion Channels, Soaps and surf through Social Media. Men usually watch sports channels, love to hear political news and surf internet for such needs Children watch cartoons and specialized shows for kids Many people watch religious channels for their spiritual satisfaction Entertainment media are equally popular among all types of gender
Media Consumption
Several studies show an increase in media multitasking, or simultaneous media usage. e.g.
Use of mobile phones/ipods while reading newspapers and/or watching television etc. Listening Music on a MP3 Player while working on computer in home or office.
Media Consumption
Use of new digital media has been increased enormously and this increase is due to
Greater access to the computers in the home, business, and educational institutes Growing need to connect with the consumers Advancement in Technology
Media Consumption
In the recent era, a mix of both traditional and new media communication channels is used to achieve goals and fulfill media needs These channels have the potential to build awareness, influence attitudes and encourge the target audiences.
Internet NewsPapers
TV
Radio
DVR
Cinema
Laptop Video
InStore TV