Two articles introductions
If the text had been written in a different time or place or language or for a different audience, how and why might it differ?
In the opinion column "Here's something I'd be thankful for: Ridding football of racial slurs" written by Jefferson Keel, he explores how the use of sports mascots depicting Native Americans is racist. In our current time period, this article would be read with respect and an open mind for the most part, depending on the political views and beliefs of the reader. However, had this article been written a hundred years prior, the views and opinions of Keel would not be taken seriously, as American readers at the time did not have the same racial tolerance as they do now, not having gone through the civil rights movements, and overall shifts in morals that come with time. Furthermore, the article would likely not have been published considering the racial prejudices at the time towards Native American Indians. This helps to showcase how a text can be heavily influenced by the time that it was written in.
How and why is a social group represented in a particular way?
In the BBC article "Migrant caravan: Mexico to deport group which stormed US border" and "A darker mood" written by Will Grant migrants are represented in a sympathetic light, while the border patrol are said to be ruthless and willing to use force. With the current Trump immigrant situation, where he is very strict on border control, and is separating children from their families, it has created a lot of sympathy for Hispanic immigrants. This showcases how current situations and conflicts can influence the media representation of certain social groups.
In the opinion column "Here's something I'd be thankful for: Ridding football of racial slurs" written by Jefferson Keel, he explores how the use of sports mascots depicting Native Americans is racist. In our current time period, this article would be read with respect and an open mind for the most part, depending on the political views and beliefs of the reader. However, had this article been written a hundred years prior, the views and opinions of Keel would not be taken seriously, as American readers at the time did not have the same racial tolerance as they do now, not having gone through the civil rights movements, and overall shifts in morals that come with time. Furthermore, the article would likely not have been published considering the racial prejudices at the time towards Native American Indians. This helps to showcase how a text can be heavily influenced by the time that it was written in.
How and why is a social group represented in a particular way?
In the BBC article "Migrant caravan: Mexico to deport group which stormed US border" and "A darker mood" written by Will Grant migrants are represented in a sympathetic light, while the border patrol are said to be ruthless and willing to use force. With the current Trump immigrant situation, where he is very strict on border control, and is separating children from their families, it has created a lot of sympathy for Hispanic immigrants. This showcases how current situations and conflicts can influence the media representation of certain social groups.
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