SA 345 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Racialization, Visible Minority

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Process whereby minorities are defined first in terms of their race. Meanings attached to physical/cultural differences imply inferiority. Racism must be understood in terms of . Describes invisibility/erasure of representations of specific groups in society. Source of all that is negative in society. Lack of representation of people of colour in the mainstream canadian media. Concerns about accountability of media institutions in redressing these issues. Stereotypes: invisible, stereotypes, white-washed, problem people, adornments. Linked to role as exotic others whose differences can be periodically celebrated. Still serve function of reinforcing the superiority of whites and inferiority of people of colour. One-sided representations that accentuate particular features at the expense of others. The media holds up a distorted mirror of society. The media must convince us that they represent our interests. Tend to reflect elite interests (or those who control them) Power comes from ability to select issues considered worthy of public attention.

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