The media has enormous influence over the mass mentality regarding women. To overcome stereotypical reporting and imaging, it will be necessary to assume a more representative approach. Here are some of the essential strategies:

1. Diverse representation:

• Have more women in positions of authority: That includes on-screen characters and also include behind-the-scene directors, producers, and writers.
• Represent women in all age groups, races, and income backgrounds. It challenges the stereotypical presentation of women as often represented in media.
• Avoid tokenism. That will mean being representative on a diversity basis, which is not merely a token gesture.

2. Challenge Stereotypes:

• Represent women undertaking non-traditional activities: Show women taking positions of power in STEM fields and leadership in different sectors.
• Avoid objectification: Women are people with depth and agency, not mere objects to be desired.
• Challenge beauty standards that are harmful: Reflect body positivity and beauty ideals that are varied.

3. Real Storytelling:

• Show multidimensional female characters. Steer away from the flimsy portrayal of women.
• Take an interest in the experiences and narratives of women. Give them a platform so that they can be heard.
• Avoid trafficking in harmful myths and stereotypes. Put down misinformation regarding women and their roles.

4. Industry Accountability:

• Diversity and inclusion policies: Media organisations must act with respect to equity and portrayal.
• Critical self-reflectivity: Media professionals need to be critical of themselves about where they stand and how this positions their work.
• Collaboration with women’s organizations: Partner with the experts in ensuring appropriate and respectful representation of women.

5. Educate the audience.

• Promote Media Literacy: Provide audiences with the tools to conduct a critical analysis of the media message.
• Stereotypes in public discourse should be challenged. Help to open up discussions around gender roles and stereotypes.

With such mechanisms in place, the media will have played its role in constructing an equitable and inclusive society where the image of women is projected transparently and positively.