media representations of ethnicity

Cards (22)

  • What is a common issue with media representations of ethnicity?
    They are often stereotyped
  • What did Cumberbatch et al study regarding ethnicity on TV?
    Representations of ethnicity in TV programmes
  • How many TV shows did Cumberbatch et al analyze in their study?
    60 popular TV shows
  • What was found about ethnic minorities in speaking roles on TV?
    They were representative of the general population
  • Which ethnic groups were over-represented in the study?
    Black African Caribbean groups
  • Which ethnic groups were under-represented in the study?
    South Asian groups
  • Where are ethnic minorities more likely to be represented on TV?
    On entertainment shows
  • How are ethnic minorities represented in factual shows?
    As key contributors or interviewees
  • What is limited regarding ethnic minorities in media roles?
    Major roles like presenters or leads
  • What has new technology provided for ethnic minorities in media?
    More specialist channels controlled by them
  • What issue exists in mainstream media regarding power?
    Few people from ethnic minorities in power
  • How do tabloid newspapers often portray ethnic minority groups?
    As a problem or threat
  • What did Van Dijk analyze in his study?
    Headlines in 5 UK newspapers
  • What association did Van Dijk find in newspaper headlines?
    Between ethnic minorities and violent language
  • What is a criticism of media representation of multiculturalism?
    Some representations are idealized
  • What does Cottle argue about media portrayals of ethnic minorities?
    They reinforce views of non-whites as 'other'
  • What historical issues does Cottle believe media glosses over?
    Power imbalances and colonialism
  • What did Hartmann and Husband analyze in their study?
    Children's responses to the media
  • How did children's perceptions differ in areas with low ethnic mix?
    They believed negative media content
  • How did children in areas with high ethnic mix respond to media stereotypes?
    They rejected stereotypes in favor of experience
  • What does audience response to ethnic minority stereotypes depend on?
    Real-life experience of the audience
  • What happens when people know better than media stereotypes?
    They don’t accept the stereotypes