List and describe five examples of the racial stereotypes they represent.represent (or are trying to break).?

Question

Look at commercials on television or in popular magazines (attach ads and cite the source).

1. List and describe five examples of the racial stereotypes they represent (or are trying to break). For example, for many years the Frito Company used the Frito

Bandito as its mascot, portraying Mexicans as robbers and untrustworthy characters. Public pressure forced the advertisement off the air.

2. How important is popular culture in supporting or changing racial stereotypes?

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Answer 1

they portray what society is all about but many cant accept the ugly truth.  so they cite discrimination etc -

eg blacks r criminals but in reality not so.  so now blacks create their own station, commercials and portray themselves as good guys, up & coming guys, they now eat cheese,  have dogs as pet, drive big american cars and own beautiful homes.  

its also 'cos the advertising companies r all white based hence the stereotypes.  when we get more black / hispanic companies, things will change and more representation of all colors will be seen - good or bad etc