Ethnicity representations Flashcards
What did Watson argue about media stereotyping of black people?
Moral panics often result from media stereotyping black people as potentially criminal.
How does Hall et al back up Watsons argument?
A moral panic was constructed around the folk devil of the ‘black mugger.’ in the 1970s
How have inner-city race disturbances involving minority ethnic groups in the UK been reported over the last 25 years? (Beck)
They are often stereotyped as ‘riots,’ implying irrationality and criminality, and conjuring images of rampaging mobs that justify police force.
What did Van Dijk argue about media portrayals of ethnic minorities?
Some media sectors imply white lives are more important than those of ethnic minorities.
What did the British African pressure group Ugall argue?
Black victims of crime receive less attention than white victims.
What was Sir Ian Blair’s view on media reporting?
The media shows institutional racism by focusing on white victims and neglecting Black victims.
What did Bennett et al. find about minority ethnic groups and TV culture?
Minority ethnic groups rarely identify with national TV culture, there is little space for ethnic minority interests or identities.
What did audience research reveal ethnic minorities believed about media institutions?
They produce media content geared to the interests of white people.
What did Shah say about the dominance of media professionals?
liberal, white male, public school, middle class cultural elite.
Why did moral panics about gangsta rap occur in 2003 and 2006?
Due to accusations of promoting gun crime
Criticised by white mainstream media for encouraging misogyny, drug use, and gang violence.
What did Best and Kellner argue about rap music’s cultural significance?
it articulates the experiences and conditions of black youth
Acts as a communication of anger and sense of injustice, inequality and racism.
What are some of the consequences of rap music according to Best and Kellner?
Attracts large white audience who can gain insight into the black experience.
Brings them the uncomfortable awareness of black suffering, anger and violence.
Why do successful male rap artists undermine potential awareness?
By expressing misogyny, violence towards women and homophobia in their lyrics.
some rappers direct their rage towards other members of society rather than those who are responsible for their oppression and subordination.
How are ethnic minorities underrepresented in UK media?
They make up 14% of the population but had only 10% of TV roles in 2019.
How are ethnic minorities stereotyped in media?
Black people are linked to crime, and Asians are often exoticized. This limits the diversity of identities shown and reinforces harmful biases.
What is Hall’s Marxist view on media and ethnicity?
Argues that the media serves as an ideological tool to distract the working class from inequality.
What did Hollingsworth find?
Founded anecdotal evidence that some media professionals held racist views, but this was limited. However not all media professionals share these views.
What did Cottle highlight about reporting around the Stephen Lawerence case?
Highlights The Guardians investigative reporting on the Stephen Lawrence case, showing anti-racist efforts in some media outlets.
How do hegemonic Marxists explain ethnic minority portrayals?
White media professionals dominate the industry, sidelining minority voices.
What did Cottle argue about media coverage of race relations?
News oversimplifies issues like multiculturalism and radicalization for dramatic effect.
