Within a culture masculinity and femininity may be defined differently by various groups, according to ethnicity, age, social class and sexuality. There is no single masculinity or femininity, but rather multiple versions of masculine and feminine. Such qualities are found in varying degrees in most people. But all men and all women are aware of traditional gender stereotypes, and television contributes to this awareness. The majority of women on TV are restricted to a few roles.
Male roles are far more extensive and more exciting.
Marital status on is more often revealed for women on TV than for men. Men on TV are more often portrayed in employment, tend to have a higher status and are less likely to be shown in the home. Where women are shown as successful at work they are frequently portrayed as unhappy in their personal lives. Men and women on TV are largely traditional and stereotypical. This promotes a false division of gender roles.