Lack of Representation

     On the subject of portrayal in media, I found how unique ethnic gatherings are generalized and underrepresented in it. Mass media has a gigantic reach in the public eye and are a vital channel through which individuals find out about one another, yet incalculable investigations exhibit that these media keep on recreating ethnic and racial generalizations, with regularly hurtful impacts. Which is the reason now then ever media creations are attempting to be more comprehensive for ethnic functions in shows, motion pictures, and cover photographs and areas in magazines. 

    Mass media assumes a large role in molding collective identities and intergroup attitudes, by pigeonholing certain gatherings, twist the image that crowds see of various gatherings. Besides, media portrayals can not just advance public aggression toward other ethnic gatherings yet additionally lower ethnic minority people's confidence and compel them to attempt to find a place with such generalizations.

    For instance, a common stereotype within the black community is portraying the women as "angry black women". The media sheds more focus on this negative image rather than the love, accomplishments, and growth within the community. Due to stereotypes like this, many ethnic groups are underrepresented and categorized into certain roles and looks. In my magazine, I plan on focusing on positive representation for African Americans.

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