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Examples Of Stereotypes In Black Panther

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Black Panther Did you know only 12% of leading roles in movies are Black? While other races are shadowed, a study done by Statista claimed that the percentage of white leads add up to around 61% worldwide. While Black Panther doesn't just represent a Black lead it shows a full cast, as well as the director, Ryan Coogler. Representation is one of the most important things when it comes to movie production, without it, people can start to feel unappreciated. In the Marvel universe, Black Panther was the first Black superhero in the U.S and while Marvel’s diversity might lack, Black panther is a role model for millions. Throughout the movie it's easy to see just how beneficial releasing Black Panther was. This movie shows representation and breaks …show more content…

From a stereotype that might not seem as hurtful to you, it can cause a different effect on someone else. An article from The Scotsman says, “A study of 2,000 adults under the age of 35 found 43 per cent struggle to relate to the characters they see on the big screen… And 57 percent think stereotypes are overused in films, with 30 per cent going as far as to say they have been offended by a movie cliché” (Jenkins 1). A movie that can’t be included in these percentages is Black Panther. Ryan Coogler did an amazing job by breaking these stereotypes and allowing people who felt disregarded in the past to feel acknowledged. Many articles talk about how Black Panther is so refreshing to see, one states, “Black Panther is in many ways a love letter to black culture. Africa has traditionally been an unsophisticated bit player in American media… It’s a portrayal that has left little room for other interpretations, which is why Black Panther’s vision of Wakanda as a bustling metropolis of vibranium-powered futuristic skyscrapers, racing trains, and soaring spaceships feels so refreshing” (Johnson 4). This quote shows how Coogler’s casting helped make up for the harsh stereotypes movies have made in the past, while Black Panther wont make these movies disappear it allows people to feel

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