How is Latinx culture represented in contemporary American television shows?
Artifact Names:
- One Day at a Time (2017-2020)
- Vida (2018-2020)
- Jane the Virgin (2014-2019)
Guiding Questions: - How is Latinx culture portrayed in the show?
- What is the main message about Latinx identity that the show conveys?
- How do the characters' experiences reflect the Latinx community's reality in the U.S.?
- How do the shows address issues of social inequality faced by Latinx individuals and communities?
- How do the shows handle intersectional identities within the Latinx community, such as race, gender, sexuality, and class?
Theoretical Approaches:
For this study, we will use the following two theoretical approaches: - Cultural Identity: We will analyze how the shows represent Latinx cultural identity and how it is constructed in American society.
- Feminist Theory: We will use feminist theory to examine how the shows portray gender roles and the experiences of women within the Latinx community.
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