How Do Media Images Affect the Way That Whites Think

question 117

Essay

How do media images affect the way that Whites think about race and racism, according to Gallagher? How can depictions of racial harmony be racist? How can media images of successful politicians, celebrities and sports figures contribute to racism? What important sociological concepts-and social realities-are missing from the picture in the color-blind perspective?

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