Question

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 . This week will focus on stereotypes in the media. Complete the following: First, define stereotype. Then, lead this definition into an analysis of stereotypes that are shown in the media by selecting 1 of the following, and look for instances of stereotyping (e.g., gender, class, race, ethnicity): 2 TV shows OR 2 advertisements OR 2 movies Describe why the medium you chose portrays a stereotype. Be specific in your answer. Cite 2–3 examples of the stereotypical behavior that you found, and tie these examples back to sociology by discussing how these examples help or hurt social views and stereotypes.

Answer 1

Stereotype is over simplified image of any object. It is the plain statement done without any analysis. I would take example of the movie Ferdinand where the bulls are stereotyped to be meant for fighting, but Ferdinand procmves out to be an exception, he doesn't likes fighting. He also conveys his fellow beings to lead life of their own choice People are amazed when they see that he like flowers over to fighting.

Another example is. Any Disney cartoon showing female characters, the female including snow white , jasmine, Cinderella, Ariel are shown to be slender, caring, nice and outgoing. Infacf all the female characters have a typical body structure. No woman is shown having any defects or who is not beautiful. I chose english movies because they are enjoyed by everyone all over the world.

The Muslim are perceived to be terrorist, because of the raised crime. Hence a Muslim is viewed full of suspicious eyes. People having AIDS are abandoned, they removed from their work place. It is the fear in mind that AIDS is epidemic. But it isn't epidemic. Homosexuality is not viewed as correct way. The person can not tell openely that he is homosexual. som people thought may agree but are double standards