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1) Write a 4-page (double-spaced) research paper on the topic of "The role of the media in reinforcing 'institutional racism." In addition to exploring examples of the problem of institutional racism, address how the media could play a positive role in mitigating this issue. A minimum of six reliable research references is required. Use a consistent reference style, such as APA, to appropriately reference your sources.
2) “How the Media Have Shaped Me”: Write a statement (two pages, double-spaced) on how you believe the media have shaped your identity and have influenced who you have become. Relate your conscious choices of media types and channels to the effects that you believe they have had, or failed to have, on you. Conclude your reflection paper with at least one paragraph on how your relationship to the media around you might have changed (or may change in the future) as a result of having taken this course. Support your paper with at least one relevant research reference and cite the reference at the end of the paper. The reflection paper will be graded on originality of thought, clarity of analysis, awareness of media effects, and quality of writing
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Running head: MEDIA AND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM
Media and Institutional Racism
Institution Affiliation
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The Role of the Media in Reinforcing 'Institutional Racism
Introduction
Institutional racism, also referred to as systematic racism, is when the practices of the
political and social institutions are aimed to reflect racism. This type of practice is displayed
in imagery, such as the gap in criminal justice, employment, education, wealth, political
power, and wealth between different races (Brennan, 2017). The term was first identifiable in
the works of Stokely Carmichael and Charles V. Hamilton. In their book Black Power: The
Politics of Liberation, they state that individual racism is highly noticeable, while institutional
racism is on the operation of the system. The media, for a while, has also played a part in
institutional racism.
Media and Institutional Racism
The media controls the opinion of the general public, and it directly or indirectly
controls the public's perception of the people around them. The term media is a derivation of
the word media, meaning a mode or carrier. The media intend to address any group or target
audience. Media includes print, television, radio, film and the internet (Edwards, 2018). It is
evident press was created to simplify transparency, and its mandated role is democracy.
Media shapes public opinion it creates perceptions and views; it is the tool for change. The
purpose of media on issues, including race, is highly faced in many ways. The media for the
longest has reinforced institutional racism.
Institutional racism is not a direct form of racism. It instead exists in the patterns and
habits of life in the process of how many significant social, political, and economic events
play a role in the media. It is, in fact, a role that has been normalized in many ways by
respective fields in media (Edwards, 2018). The media is not always accountable even if its
purpose is identifiable in many forms. The interpretation is felt different in the process. It is
the watchdog and decision-maker.
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Employment in Media
A diverse society is one that prospers evenly; however, with the lack of inclusion in
media, the community will fail to grow and understand this. The most common victims of
institutional racism are African Americans (Dines & Humez, 2017). In the media world,
mainly traditional media such as print, it is notable that most white people are employed,
especially in major media houses (Edwards, 2018). The media, in this case, fail in the
representation of black pe...
