Media Stereotypes

How has the portrayal of race and ethnicity in the media changed over time? Choose a particular group covered in the film and discuss common stereotypes and whether these persist in today's movies and television shows. To what extent has media become "homogenized," as the film points out? To what extent has it become more diverse? Share your thoughts, considering how the concentration of media ownership affects the type of content presented. What is the theory of cultivation, and why is it relevant to understanding the impact of media on audiences? How does this theory connect to the idea that media can affect how viewers perceive themselves? What changes—positive or negative—do you anticipate seeing in the media or what changes have you noticed recently when it comes to how dominant and minority groups are portrayed?            

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