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Question: D​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​escribe how various microcultures are represented in the media. Explain how diversity in the media effects audiences’ perceptions of different microcultures

17 Oct 2022,1:06 AM

 

D​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​escribe how various microcultures are represented in the media. Explain how diversity in the media effects audiences’ perceptions of different microcultures. Include suggestions on​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​ how the audience can limit the impact media messages have on their view of microcultures. Use at a minimum five peer reviewed sources to support the claims you make in the presentati​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​on.

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The media is responsible for creating and perpetuating stereotypes about microcultures. These stereotypes can have a negative effect on the way that members of those microcultures are perceived by the general public.

 

One example of this is the way that African Americans are often portrayed in the media. African Americans are often shown as being involved in crime, which creates the stereotype that they are more likely to be criminals than members of other groups. This stereotype can lead to increased discrimination and mistrust of African Americans by the general public.

 

Another example is the way that Muslims are often portrayed in the media. Muslims are often shown as being terrorists, which creates the stereotype that they are more likely to be involved in terrorist activities than members of other groups. This stereotype can lead to increased discrimination and mistrust of Muslims by the general public.

 

The media also has a responsibility to show a more accurate representation of microcultures. By doing so, the media can help to break down stereotypes and help members of those microcultures be seen as more than just one-dimensional characters.

 

What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you feel that the media is responsible for perpetuating negative stereotypes about microcultures? Or do you feel that the media has a responsibility to show a more accurate representation of microcultures? Let us know in the comments below.

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