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10. Portrayal of stereotypical sensational images of women not only reduces their identity to a mere object of desire but also reinforces the patriarchal structure of the society. Discuss with examples.

Approach:

Introduce by giving the current status of women i.e. how they are portrayed.

With examples provide the true picture of different sectors which portray women as commodities.

Discuss how it reinforces patriarchy.

Conclude by providing a solution to this problem.