Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-214) and index.
"Edward Schiappa argues that the norms of representational correctness can cause critics to miss the positive work shows perform in reducing prejudice. He contends that too many critics focus on isolated scenes or interactions that perpetuate a stereotype without considering the larger work that films and television shows can accomplish. Schiappa concludes that pop culture critics need to engage in more audience research, draw from relevant research in social psychology, praise positive representations and programming, and promote critical media literacy in both classroom and public pedagogy."--Jacket.
Beyond representational correctness.
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media.
Stereotypes (Social psychology) in motion pictures.
PERFORMING ARTS-- General.
Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media.
Stereotypes (Social psychology) in motion pictures.