Representation of Ethnicity.

Stereotypes in the Media.


Stereotypes of white people;

• Law abiding?
• Drink alcohol- Wine/Beer.
• Class Structure- Upper, Middle, Working.
• Stressed/Uptight.
• Trailer Trash/Hillbillies/White Trash.
• Educated.
• More Academic.
• Eloquent.
• Nerdy.
• Stiff (upper lip)
• Often play stupid characters.
• Often play the villain.
• Bitchy.
• Size zero.
• Different hair colours.
• Dry/Sarcastic sense of humour.

Stereotypes of Black people;

• Big booty.
• Gangsters/rappers.
• Crime.
• Can't swim.
• Well hung.
• Black guy always dies.
• Relaxed/ Laid back.
• Power hungry.
• Cooler than white people.
• Muscular.
• Big lips.
• Big Noses.
• Colour 'black' is always mentioned when reported on the news.
• Loud.
• Friendly.
• Bubbly.
• Attitude.
• Swagger.
• Speak in slang/lingo.
• Black men don't make good fathers.
• More focused on religion.
• Gospel.
• Big families.
• Small house.
• Unusual names.