...The television series Modern Family attempts to portray a more contemporary view of American families being that the traditional image of a nuclear family is fading out. However, despite the show’s aim at presenting the image of modern families in America today, the show still emphasizes stereotypes and outdated patriarchal ideologies. All three of the families on the show Modern Family are in the upper middle class. The first family is the Dunphys—the husband is Phil Dunphy who is a the breadwinner that works as a real estate agent while his wife Claire Dunphy is a stay-at-home mother. The two of them have three kids; a daughter named Haley who is attractive but known as the “dumb blonde” (but is in fact not actually blonde), a daughter named...
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...I picked the film series of Family Guy for my final exam. Family Guy is a series of shows that has been on for a while, and it displays many of the concepts we have covered in class this semester. These concepts include stereotyping, gender inequality, culture, and technology, but the show is meant for entertainment, not to be taken to the heart. Stereotyping is a huge concept in Family Guy. The characters often make jokes and racist comments. Family Guy makes jokes about many races such as Arabs, African Americans, the Irish, and many other races. Some out-groups may find the comments offensive, but the purpose of the comments is for laughs. Sometimes Peter and the guys make comments about Cleveland (an African American male), like...
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...Those new to the series, Modern Family follows the lives of three very different families; 21 century gay couple with an adopted daughter, older man with glamorous young wife and the tradition yet dysfunctional nuclear family. The audience finds comedy in the unique stereotypes each character plays on and the relationship they share with each other, and through the episodes discover each character’s qualities, which makes them such memorable TV icons. Phil’s end of his lifetime supply of razor blades isn’t his greatest problem though. Gloria’s dreams are plagued by black rats, and after consulting her Columbian traditions, believes that something bad is going to happen to someone close to her. What makes this scene so memorable is how absurd this belief seems to be. This is emphasised in Jay’s response, clearly not understanding Gloria’s cultural beliefs, saying, “well I dreamt of a lucky blue cow, were good to go.” This is just one example of the suburb stereotypes displayed by Gloria and Javier, focusing on spiritual and cultural stereotypes of Columbian people....
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...George Lopez follows a Mexican American family as they face challenges and attempt to solve them. Stereotypes can be found within the episode however not as straight forward as it may seem. When Max is struggling with reading, special education classes are suggested however George is against it. In the show, George stated, “We don’t ask for help and we don’t get help and even when we get help, we don’t take it because we don’t deserve it.” This is very stereotypical because we even though we may never ask for help straight forward we do appreciate the help. The balance to this stereotype is Latino parents wanting the best education for their children. In today’s Mexican American families, the parents know that in order for their children survive they must have an education. In the article, “Latino Parental Involvement: Myths, Perceptions and Inhibiting Factors,” states that Latino parents value education and have the aspiration to assist their children to achieve and live a comfortable life in the United States. In the show, it clearly displays the parents wanting the best education for their son Max in order for him to achieve in life. (Medina, Guzman, & Wong-Ratcliff, 2016)...
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...Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Chelyabinsk State University Faculty of Linguistics and Translation Department of Theory and Practice of the English Language Intercultural Communication Project Stereotypes of gender roles in Egypt and Russia Written by: Elena Yakusheva Group: LIE – 503 Chelyabinsk, 2014 Table of contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………...3 Part one GENDER STEREOTYPES THEORY. …………………………….........6 1.1 Stereotypes: definition and functions…………………………………………..6 1.2 The gender concept……………….. ………………………………………….10 1.3 Gender stereotype: types and functions……………………………………….14 Conclusions on part one………………………………………………...…….......20 Part two. STEREOTYPES OF GENDER ROLES IN EGYPT AND RUSSIA….21 2.1 Research method on the stereotypes of gender roles in Russia and Egypt........21 2.2 The interpretation of the results of the research in Russia……………………21 2.3 The interpretation of the results of the research in Egypt……………………..24 2.4 The comparison of the results and its reasons………………………………...25 Conclusions on part two…………………………………………………………..29 Resources………………………………………………………………………….30 Online resources…………………………………………………………………..32 Appendix………………………………………………………………………….33 Introduction The questions connected with features of a sex of the person and his or her psychological and social distinctions, are among recently the most discussed in society. Today the role of the man and the woman undergoes considerable changes....
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...A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified view of a specific type of people. Writer and poet, Judith Ortiz Cofer, argues that the media tends to promote false stereotypes about different groups of people. I wholeheartedly agree with Cofer’s claim because it is evident through television shows and news sources that the media sustains stereotypes. Through the news source, Buzzfeed, and the television show, Fresh Off the Boat, I aim to depict how the media perpetuates the harmful stereotypes that exist in society. Though many news sources have good intentions to seek diverse perspectives, the cultural appropriation news sources creates strengthens existing stereotypes. Take Buzzfeed for example, and how they try to gain cultural perspective...
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...are negative. Stereotypes are people’s prejudices toward the people in minority groups that are not fully understood by the majority of society. Hence, stereotypes make people incorrectly consider some individuals as the epitomes of a whole group of people. Therefore, the identities, opportunities and decision-making of different individuals of the minority groups are limited. The stereotypes toward African-Americans are pervasive in American society. These stereotypes arise from...
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...Constantly being embarrassed by your culture or family is something that happens to me all the time. It started when I was small, and up to this day, I get embarrassed because of my culture. I would have never imagined that this could happen to me especially since I am always proud of who I am (al 100 Como Muchos dicen). Something that I realized these couple of years is that I let other people determine what I feel embarrassed about. Let’s say stereotypes, this is something that has influenced me in the way that I think. I’m not sure if you have heard of the one stereotype that says that “all Mexicans own big trucks”. Well, let me just tell you that my family meaning to my parents own a big white expedition truck, just by owning this truck...
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...TERM PAPER The portrayal of race in entertainment media is a fluid concept that is constantly changing, just as our views on different races change over time. Although I feel that the media makes a more conscious effort to remove degrading racial stereotypes from films, the acknowledgement of the existence of these stereotypes confirms that they are still present. After watching a movie from three different time periods, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Stand and Deliver (1988), and Our Family Wedding (2010), I have found that representation of race in film has largely remained the same, while the acknowledgement of existing stereotypes has become more obvious. The 1960’s-1970’s was a time characterized by Irish Mob Wars (Durney 2000), Hollywood conservative backlash films, and the ongoing misrepresentation of American Indians in film (Larson 2006). One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a movie is about a criminal who pretends to be crazy so that he can serve his sentence in the relatively comfortable confines of an insane asylum rather than a prison. We see the results of the historical events represented in characters from this movie such as Randle Patrick McMurphy, Mr. Turkle, the ward’s guards, and Chief Bromden. The Irish have been infamous for their mafia and organized crime, especially in the Cleveland area. Perhaps their most publicly recognized contribution to the media’s fascination with violence is the Mob Wars of the mid-1970’s (Durney 2000). These huge...
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...traditional view of a typical American family has evolved considerably over the years. The well-known image of a nuclear family and their loveable dog, cheerfully standing behind their picket fence is fading. The 1950's portrayal of popular families no longer pertains to the majority of Americans nowadays because our society is moving toward equality. The television sitcom series, Modern Family, attempts to embody a more contemporary image of American families. Nevertheless, their intention is to depict modern families nowadays all the while still emphasizing stereotypes and outdated views in terms of gender roles. The award-winning series Modern Family features the lives of three families who form a larger extended family. Besides the creative and hilarious writing of the show, the popularity results from viewers easily relating to the characters and their family dynamics. As far as one can see, each character and respective family within the show appears to be like the typical family seen in today’s society. There are many well-liked and innovative features within the show that deals with modern day households, such as a gay couple who adopts a Vietnamese baby or a divorced father who has a multiracial marriage with a younger woman. However, the term "modern" in the show's title isn't necessarily spot-on. The Dunphys, who are the utmost old-fashioned out of the three, depict the nuclear family view just as the aforementioned 1950's happy family standing behind their picket fence...
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...B Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Stereotypes Unreliable, exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take individual differences into account Prejudice A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, such as a racial or ethnic minority Labeling theory The act of the majority negatively labeling the minority and influencing them to adhere to the label Part II Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability Category Stereotype 1 Stereotype 2 Stereotype 3 Gender Women belong in the kitchen Women can’t drive All men love sports Race Blacks are criminals Blacks like living on welfare All Asians are smart Ethnicity Mexicans only come to the U.S. to work on farms Germans hate Jews French people are all snooty Part III Answer each question in 100 to 150 words related to those stereotypes: • What are the positive aspects of the stereotypes, if any? I can’t really think of too many positive aspects, but one positive aspect of stereotypes is that some people listen more and trust what Asians say rather than someone of a different race because they believe that all Asians are smart. Using this knowledge, the media could use Asian people (and men specifically because of the stereotype that they are smarter than women) to get news out about a new virus...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |Stereotypes |Are unreliable generalizations about all members of a group without taking the individual into | | |account. | |Prejudice |Is a negative attitude towards an entire category of people | |Labeling theory |How self- identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by terms used to | | |describe or classify them. | Part II Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability |Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3 | |Race |Whites-uncaring |Blacks-poor |Asians-smart | |Religion |Islam-kill all non- believers |Christian-peaceful ...
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...Latino/Hispanic origins. The fact that there are people who think that everyone coming from Latin America is Mexican only validates the existence of this idea. Although stereotypes relating to Latino/Hispanics come with a piece of truth as do all stereotypes do, breaking the myths on the Latino/Hispanic people requires understanding and education to combat the stereotypes surrounding this group of individuals. For stereotypes focus less on a person and more on a general grouping of a background. The idea itself lacks breaking the systematic stereotype in its tracks and ensuring that people are recognized for whom they are as a whole, not just a background assigned at birth. All throughout high school, I was involved in an...
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...Steinberg Stereotypes Two story plots from famous shows today can really show how our society looks at different races. Stereotypes can be seen very well in particularly “Everybody Hates Chris” and “George Lopez.” In both of this series, the writers make it a huge focus on how stereotypes are given to people with a certain race. Both shows I will analyze to show the positive and negative stereo types that are shown. Everybody Hates Chris is a show that many ethnic groups can connect and relate to. The show is about an African American 13 year old that lives in the projects of New York City. After leaving their old house, the family moves to the “nicer” side of Bed Stuy during a crack epidemic. Instead of going to his local high school, his parents force him to go an all-white high school in the safer part of the city. Chris doesn’t want to go because he will be the only black kid and doesn’t know anybody at the school. During the first day of school Chris is walking down the hallway when a white classmate steps on his shoes and knocks over his textbooks. Next the classmate insults Chris by saying “nice shoes bojangles” and Chris immediately replies “Bojangles? , that’s not what your mother was calling me when I was tap dancing in her pants last night .” The crowd around them gasps in shock and the classmate instantly lands a punch on Chris right in the stomach and falls on the principle. Right after he falls, the principal suspends Chris from school for fighting (Rock,...
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...traits. A common stereotype in Utah involves the Mormon religion and the assumption that anyone from Utah is Mormon. Studies indicate there are not nearly as many Mormons in Utah as most people think. When developing stereotypes, one must be able to recognize traits and characteristics of a group. Stereotypes are not permanent and do have the potential to be changed. This process does take time since they are developed through experiences and observation. Individuals are not always aware of their participation in the use of stereotypes. Many people associate individuals with them unconsciously. Stereotypes are not always negative and can often benefit social situations when used in a positive manner. Stereotyping A stereotype is a belief developed regarding people in general. These beliefs result in categorizing people based on assumptions and the beliefs do not allow for individuality. Stereotypes can be positive or negative depending on the situation. These beliefs result from consistent traits that are noticeable in a group and which are easily recognizable. Stereotypes can be changed, but this can take a great amount of time and convincing. Many people have opinions related to stereotypes without the realization they are contributing to said stereotype. Stereotypes take time to develop and result in social experiences and exposure over time. Utah Stereotype The most common stereotype individuals are faced...
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