Culture
Grotesque Portrayals Of Racism Are Making Things Worse, Not Better
Lately, entertainment companies have taken it upon themselves to integrate many social themes we encounter in real life into their fictional programming, including depictions and plotlines based on the racial unrest our country has been examining for the past few years. But race depiction in entertainment is making things much worse for us — not better.
By Gwen Farrell3 min read
At a minimum, these include the stereotypical portrayals of white people, whether in positions as oppressors or in narratives that reinforce savior agendas, but furthermore, these include extremely disturbing depictions of black people, the majority of which use them as exploited devices without any agency.