Asked by Cayla Gonzalez on May 07, 2024
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What did Entman and Rojecki contend after finding in their survey that crime stories tended to overrepresent both Black perpetrators and White victims?
A) Black crime is more exciting.
B) White victims make for better interviews.
C) Media just gives what the people want.
D) Blacks tend to be portrayed in ways that make them more threatening and less sympathetic than Whites.
Entman And Rojecki
Refers to Robert Entman and Andrew Rojecki, authors known for their work in the field of communication, particularly on media frames and racial representation.
Crime Stories
Narratives, either factual or fictional, that focus on criminal acts, the processes of solving crimes, and the motivations behind criminal behaviors.
- Evaluate the contribution of media portrayals to societal attitudes about race, ethnicity, and social classes.
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maleek williamsMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Entman and Rojecki contended that the media portrayal of Blacks tends to make them appear more threatening and less sympathetic compared to Whites, based on their survey findings that crime stories overrepresented Black perpetrators and White victims.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the contribution of media portrayals to societal attitudes about race, ethnicity, and social classes.
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