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In this article, the writer discusses that the mass media contains many instances of racial bias. The writer maintains that racism, both hidden and obvious in its forms, continues to permeate television advertising and television programming. In addition, racism is not only appearing in video games in their depiction of stereotypical characters. Rather, it is also being perpetuated in the video games themselves as organizations that preach racial hatred take advantage of their mass appeal to mainstream their racist messages against all people of color. This paper discusses some aspects of racism in society.

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"Whether or not people in our society wish to admit it, the mass media perpetuates racism through the messages they distribute to the general public. These messages are evident in the speech and in the images distributed through television and movies, as well as through the Internet, even through video games. Racism can be blatant and it can be subtle, but it is everywhere around us. In part, the concern rests with just who perpetuates this problem. Racism is not simply a one-way problem; both "sides" of the issue can be equally guilty of perpetuating the anger and hatred caused by racism. Finally, racism might be perpetuated with ..."

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