The role of media in promoting racism

       The Media's Role in Promoting Racism

The media brings into the world a powerful influence on our people's thoughts and opinions. indirectly it can shape how we perceive the world and the people in it. This is why the media must be inclusive as well as precise in its portrayal of people of colour.

Unfortunately, racism is repeatedly encouraged by the media via its presentation of entertainment, news, and advertising. 

This can occur in a variety of ways, including:

*Overrepresentation of persons of colour in stereotypical or unfavourable roles.*

For example, persons of colour are frequently depicted as criminals, members of gangs, or welfare recipients. This can promote negative preconceptions and make people of colour appear less than human. 

* Unrepresentation of individuals of colour in positions of authority or control. 

Because individuals of colour are rarely seen in roles of high authority, they may start to believe that they are inappropriate to achieve success. This can result in loss of job opportunities, housing, and educational discrimination. 

*Using language that is racist or discriminatory.* This can include using racial taunts, making racist jokes, or using speech that dehumanizes people of colour.

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A few actions that  can be taken to make the media more inclusive:

*Hire remarkable numbers of individuals of colour to work in the media.*

 This will aid in ensuring that the media is more representative of the population's diversity.

. *Train media experts on how to prevent racist and discriminatory representations.*

 The schooling should include an understanding of the history of racial discrimination within the media as well as some methods for combating it.

*Hold the media accountable for how it portrays people of colour.* Calling out the media when it motivates discrimination and demanding that it can do better and not promote such stereotypical thoughts

We are all answerable for facing racism in the media. Together  We would make the media a more welcoming and equal space for everybody by working together.