Book: Strangers to These Shores, 11/E. Vincent N. Parrillo, William Paterson University–2014 Course Smart E-text 9780205970513 Chapter One and Three Does television reflect or distort reality? Does it shape our feelings and reactions about minority groups, or is it just entertainment? This essay will require you to examine one example of this popular media. Identify and review the relevant sections of Chapter 3 that discuss Stereotyping, The Influence of Television, The Influence of Advertising and Music. Identify and incorporate at least two outside sources to support your discussion. Identify a popular TV program, either current or an older show. Since you will need to review the program carefully, I recommend that you either record the program, or view one that is available on tape or DVD As you view the program you will be identifying and documenting any examples of stereotyping related to race or ethnicity that are depicted in the program Write a summary in which you identify the program and characters, and plot. Discuss the instances that you have identified as being examples of stereotypes and explain why they meet the criteria discussed in the chapter. Include any examples of ethnophaulisms and ethnic humor if applicable. Discuss if the program portrays other topics that are addressed in the chapter, such as prejudice, discrimination, ethnoviolence, scapegoating, or racial profiling. Evaluate if the program reflects or distorts social reality, supporting your positon with facts from your analysis APA Style
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