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Focusing on the sociohistorical portrayal of black athletes in news media, this revised edition explores the evolving stereotypes and depictions from the Twentieth Century. It highlights the media's role in shaping public perception and reinforcing racial stereotypes, illustrating the complex relationship between black sporting achievements and societal acceptance. The study reveals how media narratives influence social values and public opinion, emphasizing the persistent patterns of racial assessments in the coverage of black and ethnic athletes.
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More Black Athletes in the Media, Michael Banks
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- More Black Athletes in the Media
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Banks
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9781638713739
- Category
- Photo publications, Sport
- Description
- Focusing on the sociohistorical portrayal of black athletes in news media, this revised edition explores the evolving stereotypes and depictions from the Twentieth Century. It highlights the media's role in shaping public perception and reinforcing racial stereotypes, illustrating the complex relationship between black sporting achievements and societal acceptance. The study reveals how media narratives influence social values and public opinion, emphasizing the persistent patterns of racial assessments in the coverage of black and ethnic athletes.