Importance of a person's sense of self-worth in media It is extremely important to a person’s sense of self-worth to “see” people like himself or herself in the newspapers, on television, in magazines, and in other media outlets. Life in Hollywood is completely glorified, and because of that, it causes people to feel as if they are less than if they don't see...
Stereotypes and Influence Stereotypes, especially inaccurate ones, can be a negative influence on a child's cultural identity. The depictions of Indians as victims drunkards or savages causes Indian children to grow up thinking that they cannot accomplish anything. The depictions of Black people as "thugs", drug dealers or thieves causes Black children to grow up thinking that this is the only life that...