Describe Two Significant Ways In Which The Media c

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Describe two significant ways in which the media can weaken and marginalise a particular ethnic group, with specific reference to the article. What responsibilities do the media have in improving race relations? In contemporary society media plays an important part of everyday life as it is influential towards all people within society. Its role is powerful as it influences people’s opinions and actions towards certain matters such as ethnic groups and racism. Racism can be defined as “discrimination against certain populations because they are considered to be inherently inferior” (Arvanitakis, 83). There is always a “hidden agenda” portrayed within media which tends to lead into racism towards ethnic groups. This causes society to make judgements upon people such as, stereotyping according to physical appearances and cultural backgrounds. Having a “hidden agenda” within media can cause damage and harm within contemporary society leading to rebellion. Rebellion is often the result of these judgements causing riots to arise as seen in Cronulla (the Cronulla Riots) and London (the London Riots, 2011). The Media also marginalises cultural backgrounds through the use of isolation and segregation between nations. This can be seen through new constitutions appropriate for certain races within society such as schools and hospitals. Arguments arise within contemporary society accusing the media of discrimination towards certain races. Stuart Hall states his opinion on the matter reporting “there is something radically wrong with the way black immigrants - West Indians, Asians, and Africans-are handled by and presented on the mass media". Stuart Hall having a Jamaican background disagrees with how media presents its ideas as he believes the media needs to portray Black immigrants in a more positive way. A sense of prejudice is expressed as media is seen to have no

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