Racism, Sexism, and Stereotypes In Media Essay -- Media Essays

This essay discusses censorship and the way in which social media and consumer products affect and model an appropriate societal literacy or view in particular regards to gender and race, to young children. A summary of the stereotypes displayed in several videos viewed on YouTube, as well as students own identified stereotypes, both in regards to race and gender, are displayed below (Alexander, 2011 BrokenXLoner, 2012 Lac, 2013 Walt Disney Pictures, 1998, 1994, 1992, 1967, 1955, 1953, 1941) Examples of Frequent Racial Stereotypes Displayed in Popular CultureAfrican American (examples Disney crows, orang-utans in Jungle Book, The Lion King hyenas)American Indians (example American Indians from Peter Pan)Athletic, often dancing jive, hip-hop, break dancing, hustle, Slowed, slurred speech patternsJungle Book orang-utans singing round wanting to be like men Underdog has to work hard to get somewhere, sidekick roleCriminal hood, guns, gangs, crooked/shonky, poorPlayer - sexuali ze females in particularLoud, opinionated women who boss around their menComedians loud, funnyDepicted as saying woo woo woo whilst clapping drop dead over mouth, and saying uggTeepeesDancing jumping and kicking with arms crossed without much knowledge or sequence to their movementsAsian (examples Siamese Cats Lady and The arse, Mulan)CaucasianAsian Features slanted eyes, buck teethCunning and manipulativeSeen as sexist and oppressive societies girls have no value if they are not married, women should obey orders from menIntelligentFighting/toughWomen can be sexualised and fragileTough parental expectationsRichPreppyDumbBlon... ...The Lion King Motion Picture. the States Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pictures (Production Co.), & Clements, R. & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin Motion Picture. USA Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pictures (Production Co.), & Reitherman, W. (Director). (1967). The Jungle Book Motion Picture. USA Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pict ures (Production Co.), & Geronimi, C., Jackson, W. & Luske, H. (Directors). (1955). The Lady and The Tramp Motion Picture. USA Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pictures (Production Co.), & Geronimi, C., Jackson, W. & Luske, H. (Directors). (1953). Peter Pan Motion Picture. USA Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pictures (Production Co.), & Armstrong, S., Ferguson, N., Jackson, W., Kinney, J., Roberts, B., Sharpsteen, B. (Directors). (1941). Dumbo Motion Picture. USA Walt Disney Pictures.