unit 1 sec b media booklet 1 nationality/ethnicity Flashcards
nationality
What does Mulhern criticize about the media’s portrayal of the Irish?
The media portrays the Irish through stereotypes.
nationality
What is the first stereotype about the Irish mentioned by Mulhern?
They are homesick and drink bad Guinness while listening to bad ballads in North London.
nationality
What is the second stereotype about the Irish mentioned by Mulhern?
They are too successful to be homesick as they are making mega bucks in the city.
nationality
True or False: Mulhern believes that the Irish are accurately portrayed in the media.
False
nationality
What did Vir, Hall and Foye find about media portrayal of those living in the highlands?
Those living in the highlands feel under-represented in media portrayal and coverage
This study highlights the disconnect between the reality of highland residents and their representation in media.
nationality
vir hall foye.How are Scottish people stereotyped in the media?
Scottish people are stereotyped to be always drunk and abusive
This stereotype can lead to negative perceptions and generalizations about Scottish culture.
nationality
graham.What is the concept of ‘tokenism’ in media?
The practice of including a minimal number of people from underrepresented groups to give an appearance of diversity without genuine inclusion.
nationality
What does Graham suggest media can do to other nationals in TV programs?
Media can force other nationals into roles that lead to tokenism.
nationality
graham.What is the portrayal of Wales in the show ‘Gavin and Stacey’?
The show portrays Wales as ‘thick’.
nationality
vir hall and foye.What is a perception regarding reality TV in Wales?
Reality TV can be exploitative towards the Welsh.
nationality
vir hall foye.What is an example of exploitation mentioned in relation to reality TV?
Making money from programmes.
negative ethnicity
van dijk.Fill in the blank: Black people were represented as _______.
criminal, abnormal, threats, dependent, unimportant.
negative ethnicity
malik.How do broadcasters reflect multicultural Britain?
To a minimal level
negative ethnicity
malik.What is a common issue faced by ethnic minority groups in media representation?
Stereotyping
negative ethnicity
What criticism did barker find for ethnic minorities in EastEnders?
ethnic minorities in eastenders had been heavily criticised for stereotyping ethnic minority groups.
negative ethnicity
barker.What roles were commonly assigned to Black characters in EastEnders?
Doctors or shopkeepers
negative ethnicity
What perspective do Husband and Hartman suggest media has towards culture?
Media operates with their culture and sees foreigners as inferior.
The reference to ‘foreigners’ specifically mentions blacks.
negative ethnicity
According to Husband and Hartman, how does media portray racial conflict?
Media overemphasised racial conflict.
This implies that the media exaggerates or highlights racial tensions disproportionately.
negative ethnicity
what does Hall say about the white eye
white eye. Blacks are represented in 3 ways. Natives, entertainers, slaves
negative ethnicity
what does moghissi say about the representations of muslims in the media
muslims are huddled together in the media.
positive ethnicity
what does malik say about the new rep of ethnic groups in media
reality tv shows were increasingly more inclusive of ethnic minorities. Shift in how ethnic minorities are now depicted in alternate and new forms of media.
positive ethnicity
what does barker say about the new representations of london.
now a range of asian and black characters that help to reflect the demographic of london
positive ethnicity
what does hall say about the new types of racism in media.
new inferential racism- naturalised representation.
Overt- openly racist
positive ethnicity hybrid
what did gill find out about hybrid identities.
blasians. survey in a school in london and found people represent most with blasians.
positive ethnicity hybrid
what did nyak find about hybrid identities
white wannabees. white act like black culture
