Categories: All - stereotypes - discrimination - media - poverty

by Emily Sylvain 5 years ago

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African American Representation in the Media

Media portrayals of African Americans frequently rely on harmful stereotypes, which significantly influence public perception and treatment of the race. Common depictions include associations with crime, poverty, and a narrow set of cultural interests, such as hip-hop music.

African American Representation in the Media

African American Representation in the Media

Effects on race

Effects the treatment given
Creates distortion involving the race

Social Injustice

Discrimination against certain group based on ethnicity

Media

Sports
Televison

Credible piece of research done on this topic

https://www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/media-representations-impact-black-men/media-portrayals

Specific examples of representation

Stereotypes

Only listens to hiphop music
Slang
Poverty
Criminals
Dangerous
The Thug