Stereotyping and Representation in Media Studies and Critical Race Theory is the examination of how media shapes and perpetuates biased portrayals of racial and ethnic groups.
Stereotyping: Stereotyping refers to creating a fixed representation of a group of individuals based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, or other characteristic without taking into account individual differences.
Representation: Representation refers to the portrayal of individuals or groups of people in media and popular culture, including movies, TV shows, video games, and advertising.
Race: Race is a socially constructed category that is based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and eye shape.
Ethnicity: Ethnicity refers to the cultural and social identity that individuals associate with a certain group, often based on a shared history, language, or religion.
Gender: Gender refers to the social and cultural roles and expectations associated with being a male or female.
Sexuality: Sexuality refers to an individual's sexual orientation, which can range from heterosexual to homosexual or somewhere in between.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality refers to the overlapping social identities and oppressions that individuals can experience, such as being a woman of color or a queer person with a disability.
Media representation: This area of study investigates how media messages shape our understanding of the world and influence our attitudes toward different groups of people.
Cultural hegemony: Cultural hegemony refers to the dominant values and beliefs that are promoted by those in power and how they shape our understanding of society.
Power dynamics: Power dynamics refer to the distribution of power and how it affects individuals and groups, often resulting in unequal access to resources and opportunities.
Prejudice and discrimination: Prejudice refers to preconceived negative attitudes or opinions about individuals or groups, while discrimination refers to unequal treatment based on personal characteristics.
Implicit bias: Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes and beliefs individuals hold about different groups, which can influence their behavior and decision-making.
Privilege and oppression: This area of study examines how certain individuals and groups hold privileged status in society based on their race, gender, sexuality, or other characteristics, while others suffer from systemic oppression.
Stereotype threat: Stereotype threat refers to the negative impact that adhering to negative stereotypes can have on an individual's performance and self-esteem.
Social identity: Social identity refers to the groups with which individuals associate and the shared characteristics and experiences that define those groups.
Critical race theory: Critical race theory explores how race and racism intersect with other systems of oppression to shape societal power dynamics.
Media literacy: Media literacy refers to the ability to critically evaluate and analyze media messages, including their representation of different groups and their potential impact on society.
Intersectional feminism: Intersectional feminism examines the ways in which gender inequality intersects with other forms of oppression, such as racism and classism.
Ethnic Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to cultural stereotypes based on ethnicity.
Gender Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to gender-based stereotypes, such as men being portrayed as dominant and aggressive, while women are portrayed as emotional and submissive.
Sexual Orientation Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Socio-Economic Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their socio-economic status or income level.
Disability Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their physical or mental disabilities.
Age Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their age, for example, elder people are viewed as frail and forgetful.
Racial Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to racial stereotypes, which can include negative perceptions of specific races or ethnic groups.
Religion Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their religious beliefs, which can include negative perceptions of specific religions or religious groups.
Body Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their body shape or size.
Nationality Stereotyping: The portrayal of individuals or groups according to stereotypes based on their nationality or country of origin.