The Role Of Race In The Media

Race has always been an issue of discussion and will continue to be a controversial topic for many to think about. I was born and raised in Taiwan, which is a place filled with people of the same color. Many might think that being born in a place where others are mostly the same race would lessen one’s thoughts about race. However, I started to think about race and nationality very often when I was in Taiwan. Further, after coming to The States to pursue a college degree, race has been something that comes to mind whenever I see someone with a different color. Therefore, when thinking about how race has been influencing me, I can say with affirmation that media and the type of society that I grew up with shaped my opinions on race today. Growing