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Stereotypes By Erica Scharrer: Representation Of Different Cultures

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Bryce Griffith Michael Ferguson ENG 1410 Rhetoric and Writing II Representation In Media Media has become an integral part of our daily lives, providing us with information, entertainment, and a way to connect with the world. Through various mediums, including television, social media, news, and movies, we are exposed to different cultures, values, and ideas that shape our understanding of the world. However, for individuals who lack honest representation or visibility in the media, how dire would the consequences be? A lack of presence in media can lead to dissociation from one's culture or ideals, resulting in a loss of identity, erasure of history, and a sense of isolation. This essay will explore how a presence in the media affects individuals, their communities, and the broader society, along the ways in which we can address this …show more content…

Whether that be from the way you hear news, to the popularity system at an average highschool through Instagram likes, media representation will always be a vast and difficult concept to trudge through. In conclusion, the research on media representation of different cultures, as discussed in "In the old days there were no gays" by Ana Cristina Santos and "Media, Diversity, and Representation in the U.S." by Erica Scharrer, highlights the importance of promoting accurate and positive representation of diverse cultures. These two sources show that the media can play a powerful role in shaping societies’ attitudes towards different cultures and can either reinforce negative stereotypes or promote greater understanding. Therefore, it is crucial that media creators and producers consistently strive to accurately represent different cultures, avoid harmful stereotypes, and promote positive messaging. The media is an amazing and vast tool that can greatly benefit the future of society, but that can only happen if we start being considerate of the cultures around

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