This document discusses stereotypes in media and their portrayals of various groups. It provides examples of both positive and negative stereotypes of people of Indian descent, Middle Easterners, and women in television shows, movies and news media. Specific television show clips are referenced that portray stereotypes of gay men, women's roles and appearances. The document also discusses racial profiling in law enforcement and statistics on those affected. In conclusion, it considers the relationship between entertainment and reality regarding stereotypes in media.

1. Stereotypes in Media
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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

4. Stereotyping Middle-Easterners
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuqei7GVHKk

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>
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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.

15. In Conclusion..
• Entertainment vs. Reality
• Harmful vs. Good fun
• The future of Stereotypes in Media