Asian Stereotypes on Television

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"This paper will be concerned with the harmful effects caused by the negative stereotyping of Asians on television. When they are depicted in television programs, Asians and Asian-Americans, like all racial minorities in the United States, are "usually relegated primarily to ethnic settings, or else . . . as tokens in all-white shows" (Bernardo 353). There is some controversy over the issue of whether or not such stereotyping is actually harmful. Some experts claim that racial stereotypes on TV are necessary because they provide an easy source for audience identification. In this regard, it may be argued that negative stereotypes on television are important because they have entertainment value. However, as stated by the British correspondent Caroline Wheal, the use of racial stereotypes in the media "may make interesting--or amusing--articles or ... "

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