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One study showed that "White characters are more often rich and well educated, while characters of color break the law, are lazy, and act goofy." (Kleinman) Additionally, the study showed that young children thought it was important to see people of their own race on television. Another study showed that a majority of children expected Black actors to play negative roles and White actors to play positive roles.
The negative portrayal of minorities in the media affect the way children see themselves and other people, according to studies. Children, and other members of society, both consciously and subconsciously take negative racist stereotypes away from the under representation of positive minority characters on television. Under-representation leads to the impression that there are few opportunities and limited choices available for that group. "The media can grant legitimacy by including people and showing them respect, he argues, and so fair and equal representation is an essential part of a healthy and tolerant multicultural society." (Ure)
The problem with under representation of minorities...
Blacks, Latinos, Indians, Gays, and the Lower Social Classes are all underrepresented and misrepresented in the popular media. There are few minorities on television, and when they do appear on television they are negative characters. This has a negative impact on the way children see themselves and how society sees minorities. It is the responsibility of the popular media to properly represent minorities.
Bibliography
Kleinman, Katherine M. "Minorities in Prime-Time Television." Portfolio. The Website of Katie Kleinman. 15 November 1999. http://katiekleinman.neoartists.net/portfolio/minoritiesmedia.php
Larner, Bob. "Are minorities really under represented in the media?" The University of Washington Student Newspaper. 2 March 2001. http://archives.thedaily.washington.edu/2001/030201/O2.Fridayconv.html
Ure, Susane. "Ethnic and Visible Minorities in Entertainment Media." Stereotyping. Media Awareness Network. 2004. http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/ethnics_and_minorities/minorities_entertainment.cfm
Bibliography
Kleinman, Katherine M. "Minorities in Prime-Time Television." Portfolio. The Website of Katie Kleinman. 15 November 1999. http://katiekleinman.neoartists.net/portfolio/minoritiesmedia.php
Larner, Bob. "Are minorities really under represented in the media?" The University of Washington Student Newspaper. 2 March 2001. http://archives.thedaily.washington.edu/2001/030201/O2.Fridayconv.html
Ure, Susane. "Ethnic and Visible Minorities in Entertainment Media." Stereotyping. Media Awareness Network. 2004. http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/ethnics_and_minorities/minorities_entertainment.cfm
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