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Ethnic Stereotypes in American Films
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Ethnic Stereotypes in American Films
Psychological impact on audiences. Casting choices and examples from films.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) |
10 sources |
2001
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"This paper is an examination of ethnic stereotypes in American films and the psychological impact that those stereotypes have on audiences of all ethnicities. Mainstream films perpetuate in-group perceptions about out-group members, both consciously and unconsciously, even when trying to be liberal-minded. By making specific casting decisions, filmmakers designate the ethnicity of characters that either reinforce the audience's opinions of the ethnicity represented or provide individual exceptions to the accepted stereotypes. Such representations can have a powerful effect on audiences of all races. Stereotypes in some form are almost impossible to avoid, whether they are examples of institutionalized racism (intentional or inadvertent) or attempts to counteract prejudice. Some of the most recent mainstream films demonstrate..."More papers on Ethnic Stereotypes in American Films:
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APA Citation:
Ethnic Stereotypes in American Films (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Ethnic-Stereotypes-in-American-Films/10589
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"Ethnic Stereotypes in American Films" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Ethnic-Stereotypes-in-American-Films/10589>
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