Stereotypes and Being Represented Flashcards
Mimesis
images mimic/represent/stand in for reality (George Lopez)
Evolutionary Stages of Minorities in the Media
Non-recognition
Ridicule
Regulation
Respect
Ordering Process (stereotypes)
a way of ordering/categorizing/making sense of the world
Short cuts (stereotypes)
a method of simplicity (but stereotypes are not simple)
Stereotypes and Power
Based on power relations/structures
in-group judging out-group
partial and limited view
historical product (fixed and unmoving)
Kernel of Truth
Justification for stereotypes based on one kernel of truth (cops and doughnuts)
Reality and Representation
representation is a construction of reality, not the real thing
Burden of representation
not all groups are represented equally or fairly (casting)
Cycle of Oppresion
Stereotypes Prejudice Discrimination Oppression Internalization
Radiolab YellowRain
Oppression of the Hmong guests
Shohat and Stam
Stereotypes
- ahistorical (fixed/unmoving)
- representation is a construction
- burden of representation
- casting
Justin Eckstein
Yellow Rain and misrepresentation and ill-treatment of the Hmong by the interviewers
