Representations of Black Women and Womanism in Contemporary Black Music
Mainstream representations of black women in the music industry can often be stereotypical, and representations of womanist ideology are generally sparse, so it is important to seek examples of and understand the need for diverse representation. The following resources range in format from academic journals…
Why is Media Representation Important?
In the struggle for social equality, issues like media representation are often pushed to the side or considered secondary to larger systemic problems. However, although they do not always have the same kind of immediate consequences, negative and limited portrayals…
Stereotypes and Women of Color in the Media
Women of color have historically been portrayed in a negative light in American media, specifically in the entertainment industry. The scripting for and use of women of color in TV shows, movies and music videos often perpetuate racist stereotypes that…
Meaningful Representation in Modern Media
Positive representation of people of color in modern media has become more mainstream with television shows like Scandal on ABC, yet there is still a need for more shows and movies featuring people of color as lead characters. Television shows with casts of color like Being…
The Broken Narrative of Black Women in Media
American media has helped to create a very narrow perception of black women, and they are forced to squeeze into one of the few “personalities” that have been constructed for them. These sources outline some of the most prominent stereotypes…