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Zainab Ghayth
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Media portrayals are powerful sources of information about minority groups because_____.

A) minorities are overrepresented in popular media
B) media stories use archetypes and narratives that speak to the human condition
C) many members of the majority have limited or nonexistent personal contact with minorities, so media serves as a surrogate to personal experience
D) racial and ethnic minorities have fought successfully for the right to set guidelines and provide oversight for how they will be characterized and portrayed in the media

Media Portrayals

Representations or depictions of individuals, groups, or stories in various forms of media, which can influence public perceptions and stereotypes.

Minority Groups

Ethnically, racially, or culturally distinct groups that exist within a larger society and may be subject to differential treatment or discrimination.

Archetypes

Universal, symbolic patterns that appear in myths, stories, and dreams, reflecting human experiences.

  • Analyze the impact of media portrayals on minority group perceptions and the importance of accurate representation.
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