Instructions
You will watch at least 2 episodes of any television sitcom (situation comedy) that has aired new episodes within the last five years. After watching the program/show, you are required to identify at least one minority character and write two to three-page paper using APA format describing how the minority character was portrayed. Provide details regarding if the portrayal was accurate or stereotypical and whether the character’s minority status alone was used as a source of humor.
Examples of television sitcoms include: Blackish, The Neighbor, Good Place, Modern Family
Based on your finding you will support your views with reliable resources (newspapers, peer review journals, books, interviews). Answering the following questions can also help with writing your paper correctly.
Was the portrayal of the character accurate? Was it stereotypical?
If so, how?
If not, why do you think that?
What occupation did this character have? Was this an accurate occupational portrayal?
If yes, how?
If not, why?
How would you describe the character’s personality? Would you say the character’s personality was accurate, stereotypical, or labeling?
If yes, how?
If not, why?
What are the effects of stereotypical portrayals?
Discuss effects
You may need to give a historical perspective of how minorities have been portrayed on television