Writing Reflection: Media Representation
- Referencing course content will require an in-text citation. Do a Work cited page in the end of your answers.
# Answer Below Questions separately -
1. According to the Orientalism documentary how does Edward Said define Orientalism, and how do modern representations of Middle Eastern and Asian peoples in mainstream media reinforce Orientalist ideas? Use specific examples from the film.
2. List 3 stereotypes discussed in the film Latinos Beyond Reel and explain how they have impacted Latine peoples negatively. Explain how these damaging images have real world impacts on policy affecting Latine communities.
3. What do you think accounted for the enormous popularity of "Black Minstrels/Blackface" for white audiences? Do these images still persist? How?
4. After watching the film Ethnic Notions what do you know now that you didn't before? Or what did you know before that you now understand differently after watching the film?