The mass media measures its images and programs in seconds and frames per second, always with the goal of getting our attention and making the sale. In order to depict and portray groups, particularly religious or ethnic groups, it often resorts to the use of iconic imagery, nonverbal dress, and ritualistic actions to quickly but effectively refer to a specific religious group.
Find and post a positive and a negative representation of your own ethnic group or religious group.
Based on your personal experiences, why do you feel that each of the representations was positive or negative?
What can we do to combat the negative representations and advocate for positive social change?
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