Examining the Misrepresentation of Native Americans in the Media
Research Mentor(s)
Perry, Tara
Description
This study will be focusing on the ways Native American communities are impacted by how they are represented in the media. Specifically, the researcher will analyze how sports teams and media affects how they view themselves and how they cope. This will be done by examining the culture of the NFL team The Washington Redskins, in addition to other media texts. This connects to mainstream society’s perception of Native Americans, which plays a role in how they view themselves. This type of research is beneficial in understanding the dynamics of media and Native American culture, and in understanding how this isolates Native American communities from our society. The media contributes to painting a picture of them that is not accurate, and even degrading of their culture. This study will also explore how our society shuns Native American communities for celebrating their culture, yet also profits from appropriating their culture through the media—this is important because it shows how the media diminishes the violent history of the word “redskin” and what Native Americans had to endure. Based on these aspects, the researcher will explore how their communities cope.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
16-5-2018 12:00 AM
End Date
16-5-2018 12:00 AM
Department
Communication Studies
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Indians of North American--Public opinion; Indians in popular culture; Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media
Geographic Coverage
United States
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Examining the Misrepresentation of Native Americans in the Media
This study will be focusing on the ways Native American communities are impacted by how they are represented in the media. Specifically, the researcher will analyze how sports teams and media affects how they view themselves and how they cope. This will be done by examining the culture of the NFL team The Washington Redskins, in addition to other media texts. This connects to mainstream society’s perception of Native Americans, which plays a role in how they view themselves. This type of research is beneficial in understanding the dynamics of media and Native American culture, and in understanding how this isolates Native American communities from our society. The media contributes to painting a picture of them that is not accurate, and even degrading of their culture. This study will also explore how our society shuns Native American communities for celebrating their culture, yet also profits from appropriating their culture through the media—this is important because it shows how the media diminishes the violent history of the word “redskin” and what Native Americans had to endure. Based on these aspects, the researcher will explore how their communities cope.