2. Background
• Stereotypes are often fueled by media
• Both positive and negative
• Pertains to Race, Religion, Sexual orientation, physical attributes etc.
• TV shows, Movies, and even News
3. Stereotyping People of Indian Descent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkepOmSrvgA
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/a-lot-of-people-are-very-upset-that-
an-indian-american-woman
5. The Golden Girls episode: Sister of the
Bride
This clip shows Blanche’s refusal to accept that her brother is
marrying a man because she doesn’t think two men should be
together.
http://youtu.be/0c4sj_IPPmM
6. All in the Family episode: Judging a Book by Its
Cover
• In this episode Archie Bunker believes that his son-in-law’s friend Roger is gay based on the
way he dresses. Archie also refuses to believe that his friend Steve from high school could
not possibly be gay because he was a football player.
• In this clip the family is talking about Roger :http://youtu.be/7dKpHtc9F9M
• In this clip Steve tells Archie that he is gay:
• http://youtu.be/iYbV8ybBXV0
7. Stereotypes Women are Perceived to Be
• Negative
• Beauty Queens
• Have a sexy body
• Have a perfect body
• Beautiful face
• Housewife
• Damsel in Distress
• Sexual Objects
• Submissive
• Positive
• Hardworking
• Role model
• Working Girl
• Corporate Women & Women in Power
(Has a Negative side through the media,
which is no relationship)
• Intelligent & Smart
• Gifted
• Strong
8. Shows with Male Leads
• Children Shows
• Little Bill
• Blue’s Clues
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• Chuck and Friends
• Jake and the Neverland Pirates
• Deltora Quest
• The Avengers
• Justice League
• Prime time Shows
• Transformers
• Family Ties
• G.I Joe
• Cheers
• Bonanza
• See Dad Run
• 10 Rules to Date My Teenage
Daughter
9. Shows with Female Leads
• Children Shows
• Dora the Explorer
• Sophia the First
• Doc McStuffins
• Tinker bell
• Jem
• The Little Mermaid
• Peppa Pig
• Sailor Moon
• Prime time Shows
• Designing Women
• The Facts of Life
• The Nanny
• Once Upon a Time
• Reba
• The Good Wife
10. Negative Portrayal of Women
• Diet:
• <iframe width="420" height="315"
src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_5LCZKAAl6s" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
• Ugly and Not Pretty:
• <iframe width="560" height="315"
src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JQREusNA8EE" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
• <iframe width="420" height="315"
src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nUjlBP5gUrQ" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
11. Positive Portrayal of Women
• Women in High Positions:
• <iframe width="560" height="315"
src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7oBN84WjzQ0" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
• Strong Women:
• <iframe width="420" height="315"
src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UVZfGnbt-9s" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
12. What is Racial Profiling?
• "Racial Profiling" refers to the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials
of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race,
ethnicity, religion or national origin.
• Has increased since September 11 and has been targeting more people from the
Middle Eastern Countries.
• Random people put on No Fly lists at airports.
• 8 year old cub scout
• 6 year old girl
13. Racial Profiling by Law Enforcement/
Government
• http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21134540/vp/52605830#52605830
• From NBC News
14. Statistics and Facts
• From ethnicmajority.com
• What can you do if you are stopped? Civil rights attorneys advise the
following:
• Know your rights.
• Don't argue.
• Get the names of the officers.
• File a complaint if you feel you have been mis-treated.
