Does the mass media play a role in creating negative racial stereotypes?”

Back Writing Assignment: Racial Stereotypes

Racial stereotypes are often perpetuated by the mass media, including television, print media, and social media.
Use the information you learned in the Explore learning module this week about culture and socialization, as well as the articles and websites below to develop an essay answering the question – “Does the mass media play a role in creating negative racial stereotypes?” Be sure to discuss the main agents and phases of socialization. Use additional online resources, as needed, to develop your argument.
Race and Ethnicity in U.S. Media Content and Effects
Racism and the Media: A Textual Analysis
Media Portrayals and Black Male Outcomes
The Media’s Stereotypical Portrayals of Race
Does TV Shape Ethnic Images?
The writing assignment should be a minimum of words and include an introduction with an overview of your essay, ending with a thesis statement answering the question “Does the mass media play a role in creating negative racial stereotypes?” in your own words.
The essay should also include a body with support for your claim. You may use the City College library’s databases to locate outside resources to provide support.
Be sure to end your essay with a solid conclusion that wraps up and summarizes all of the ideas presented throughout your essay.
Your paper should be formatted in APA style with an APA-formatted title page. Any outside resources should be included on a separate reference page and also formatted in APA style.

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