Title: Race in the Media: Is Representation a Problem? | Dreams Come True
Headings: Race in the Media: Is Representation a Problem?
Race in the Media: Is Representation a Problem?
Content: Many people even suffer from poor self-image because of their color and how it is portrayed in the media. This anonymous post on the Experience Project demonstrates how lack of representation in the media can make people feel insecure: “All the time on TV and in the magazines, I see these beautiful white girls with long, silky blond hair and flawless pale skin. And I ask myself: why am I stuck with almond brown skin and a head full of curly hair?” Clearly, there are more issues to be addressed than just representation. After all, the depiction of people of color can be stereotypical and more harmful than helpful. But as a first step, the inclusion of racially diverse people works pretty well. It would serve a dual purpose by exposing viewers to people different than themselves and building up those who feel excluded. By doing this, the media can play a significant part in creating a more harmonious environment in the United States, where hateful comments like those against Amandla Sternberg, Nina Davuluri, Richard Sherman, and anyone who has been attacked like them would not be said.