Assignment: Identifying Stereotypes in the Media
Over the next few days, as you watch media (TV programs, news, commercials,movies, webcasts, etc.) note what stereotypes you find. Use the following questions to lead you through your analysis:
• Are the members of one group playing similar roles over and over again?
• Can you find certain similarities between the people who are portrayed as "bad guys" and those who are the "good guys"?
• Who plays the lead role and who plays the supporting role?
• How does language, such as different accents, word usage and actual language spoken, shape your feelings about different characters?
• What groups are not portrayed in the media?
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