Representation of Ethnicity
Ethnicity, is defined by a set of genetic and cultural characteristics.
- Representation of ethnicity in the media can consist of rigid stereotypes that are similar to gender portrayal.
- There is a need for a more accurate portrayal of the diversity of different races is a priority for political agendas.
- In recent years, the success of actors such as Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurence Fishburne and Morgan Freeman in a diversity of roles has meant that black characters in movies and on TV are no longer 'stock' types.
- However, there are many negative representations of black people, portrayals which seem deliberately designed to inflame the fear and hatred of other cultures - how positive a representation is the archetypal African-American gangsta?
Common Representations of Ethnicity
Ethnicity, is defined by a set of genetic and cultural characteristics.
- Representation of ethnicity in the media can consist of rigid stereotypes that are similar to gender portrayal.
- There is a need for a more accurate portrayal of the diversity of different races is a priority for political agendas.
- In recent years, the success of actors such as Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Laurence Fishburne and Morgan Freeman in a diversity of roles has meant that black characters in movies and on TV are no longer 'stock' types.
- However, there are many negative representations of black people, portrayals which seem deliberately designed to inflame the fear and hatred of other cultures - how positive a representation is the archetypal African-American gangsta?
Common Representations of Ethnicity
African descent
- Gangster
- “Token black guy’’
- Impoverished
- Criminal
- Victim
- Hero
Asian Descent
- Intelligent
- Martial artist
- Obsessed with electronics
- Quirky or weak
- Lack emotion
- Women can be seen as ditzy in some cases
- Martial artist
- Obsessed with electronics
- Quirky or weak
- Lack emotion
- Women can be seen as ditzy in some cases
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