Part B
Read this excerpt from the article
For example, we've found that female characters account for just under one-third of all characters. This may appear discouraging at
first. Yet, it's a significant improvement from the 1:6 ratio that F. Earle Barcus had previously found.
Does the excerpt provide evidence that effectively supports the claim identified in Part A?
O No, because it states that while female representation is adequate, diversity in media is still a problem
Yes, because it provides statistics that indicate a strong increase in female characters in media.
O Yes, because it points out female characters are more popular than other types of characters in media.
No, because it explains the increase in female representation is below what is acceptable.