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you will be analyzing racial stereotypes and how those stereotypes are reinforced or challenged by the...

you will be analyzing racial stereotypes and how those stereotypes are reinforced or challenged by the portrayal of race in TV and film. Begin by completing the sentences below with the first racial/ethnic stereotype that comes to mind. The stereotype does not have to be accurate, nor does it have to be one that you subscribe to (or believe in). Just write whatever pops into your head.

  • Mexicans are...
  • Blacks are...
  • Asians are...
  • Muslims are...
  • Whites are...

Now, you get to watch some TV. Yes, you heard me right! I want you to pick a show (an episode of a series or a movie) that has a character from a minority group. Your character cannot be white; he or she must be from a racial minority group (Latinx, African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, etc.).

Begin by describing your character. Describe the traits, positions, and actions of your racial/ethnic character. What is your character's occupational prestige? How far did they have to go in school to get the job they have? Was the character shown as deviant/criminal or law abiding? A leader or follower? Do they live in a nice home or in government housing? Are they married or single? Rich or poor? Etc. As you write your descriptions, be sure to include at least three (3) traits or positions that your character held.

Now write about how the way your racial/ethnic character was portrayed affects the racial stereotypes we have here in the United States? How did your character's portrayal reinforce the stereotype held by Americans? Or, in what way did your character's portrayal challenge the stereotypes Americans have about that racial/ethnic group?

To sum up, you need to include at least three (3) traits/positions that your chosen character holds, and at least two (2) ways that widely held stereotypes about that racial/ethnic group were either reinforced or challenged. Be as specific as possible.

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Why did the common law crime of burglary include the nighttime element? Why do you think...

Why did the common law crime of burglary include the nighttime element? Why do you think many states have eliminated this element?

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explain how bereavement might complicate a client's diagnosis. Finally, post your position on whether a psychologist...

explain how bereavement might complicate a client's diagnosis. Finally, post your position on whether a psychologist must change the client's diagnosis in the example you selected and explain why or why not.

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What is sociology? And of what relevance is sociology to contemporary African nations?

What is sociology? And of what relevance is sociology to contemporary African nations?

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African Burial Ground: An American Discovery (1994) Ossie Davids End Ruby Dee 1) Summarize the book,...

African Burial Ground: An American Discovery (1994) Ossie Davids End Ruby Dee 1) Summarize the book, themes, and social problem/issue 2) Identify key people and locations associated with this book 3) Identify the subject matter of the book, for example, immigration, human trafficking, interracial families, etc. 4) Provide a brief history of the subject matter ( 3-4 pages) 5) Did this book add to your knowledge of the subject matter? is so how?

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Pick a social group and describe how that group is portrayed in wider popular culture -...

Pick a social group and describe how that group is portrayed in wider popular culture - media (advertising, music video, magazines).

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Name 11 personality characteristics that make someone more likely to become addicted to drugs.

Name 11 personality characteristics that make someone more likely to become addicted to drugs.

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Which theory of psychological thought fits with your own thinking about psychology? review the theories and...

Which theory of psychological thought fits with your own thinking about psychology?

review the theories and discuss in detail how one or more theories help you to understand the roots of psychology.

What have you learned about this theory or theories and how do they apply to your understanding of psychology?

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what is the role of perception, moralities, and thinking in the character-building?

what is the role of perception, moralities, and thinking in the character-building?

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There are many factors in the drug laws that influence addiction. Use the information you gained...

There are many factors in the drug laws that influence addiction. Use the information you gained in life and DISCUSS 4 different insights.

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Why do you think that growing old is not the same experience for all categories of...

Why do you think that growing old is not the same experience for all categories of people? How does race, social class, and gender shape the aging process? (explain)!

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differnce between folkways taboos and mores and slue and give examples for each one of them...

differnce between folkways taboos and mores and slue and give examples for each one of them Please

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“World War II reshaped ideas about American nationality.” Assess the validity of this statement by comparing...

“World War II reshaped ideas about American nationality.” Assess the validity of this statement by comparing the experiences of first-generation immigrants, second-generation immigrants, and blacks during World War II.

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Discuss how reinforcement could be more effectively used in any two of the following: parenting, education,...

Discuss how reinforcement could be more effectively used in any two of the following: parenting, education, health behaviours (e.g., tobacco use, healthy eating, physical activity, mask-wearing), or criminal justice.

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What kinds of perceptual and cognitive processing is needed for understanding spoken and written language? What...

What kinds of perceptual and cognitive processing is needed for understanding spoken and written language? What neural structures are involved?

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