media representation

One thing that i have learned in this class is that of the issue of media representation. before this class, i never thought much of what i saw in movies and on t.v. now, whenever i watch a commercial or a movie, i think of the stereotypes and representations of the different social groups. Different religions, different cultures and even the foods that they eat or are promoting generally are stereotyped in the media. Black actors are put forth as lesser than white people, descriminating against them. Women are generally either seen as lesser then men in movies, but are shown as much smarter than men in commercials for various products. I will blog more about this issue in the near future. peace