Women are the main characters in the vast majority of commercials that advertise cleaning supplies. This illustrates that
A) men never really do any cleaning.
B) women watch more television than men.
C) women's behavior is more easily altered by the media.
D) the media portrays gender roles in highly stereotypical ways.

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The fact that women are consistently portrayed as the main characters in commercials advertising cleaning supplies suggests that the media is relying on highly stereotypical gender roles to sell their products. This reinforces the idea that domestic chores are "women's work," and that men are not expected to be involved in cleaning or household maintenance.

Women Are the Main Characters in the Vast Majority of Commercials