Pop Culture essay

1. Watch at least 2 episodes of any television situation or comedy that has aired new episodes within the last five years. Additionally, you are allowed to choose 1 movie within the last 5 years. After watching the programs, identify any minority character/s, and write a 2 page paper in APA format describing how any one of these minority characters was portrayed. Detail if the portrayal was accurate or stereotypical and whether the character’s minority status alone was used as a source of humor. The page count does not include the title, abstract, or reference pages, though title and reference pages are still required.

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1. Watch at least two episodes of any situation or comedy show that has aired new episodes in the last five years. In addition, you may select one film from the last five years. After watching the programs, choose one or more minority characters and write a two-page paper in APA format discussing how each of these minority individuals was portrayed. Indicate whether the representation was accurate or stereotypical, and whether the character’s minority status was exploited solely as a source of comedy. The title, abstract, and reference pages are not included in the page count, although they are still required.

2. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that your paper will be used and stored as part of a collection; and (2) that your paper will be used and stored as part of a collection.