True or False: Media representations of gender roles are only harmful when they depict women in a negative light, while positive portrayals of masculinity do not contribute to reinforcing traditional gender stereotypes.

This statement is false because media representations of gender roles can be harmful in both negative and positive portrayals. When women are shown in a negative light, it can reinforce stereotypes that limit their roles in society. However, positive portrayals of masculinity can also contribute to traditional gender stereotypes by promoting ideas like men always being strong, unemotional, or the primary breadwinners. For example, a movie that shows a man as successful only because he is tough and never shows vulnerability suggests that this is the ideal way to be. Therefore, both negative and seemingly positive representations can shape how society views gender roles and influence people's expectations of behavior.