Diversity in the Media

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This paper argues that "Spider-Man 2" portrays diversity in the media the way many films portray it, marginally at best. It shows that the only minority groups depicted in the film are stereotypical and used as "extras". The paper also argues that the film did not foster a better understanding of diversity and multiculturalism in American society.

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"The media often rely on stereotypes when depicting certain groups, and "Spider-Man 2" is no exception. The only black in the film is the editor who nags at the publisher and is always worried about deadlines. If there are other blacks or Asians in the film, they are extras, with no or very few lines. In addition, the Arab pizza storeowner is depicted as a short tempered, unreasonable boss, and the other "token" minorities have few if any lines. Even worse, the whites are the stereotypical heroes and good guys. Even the evil Doc. Ock turns good at the end, and destroys himself. Thus, the whites in the film are all good, which simply continues the stereotype that whites are good, and people of color are the "bad guys" or enemies."

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