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    Practice with African Americans SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 2 Abstract The focus of this paper is to highlight one of many special population groups within the United States‚ the African American community. This paper will give a preliminary understanding of the African American community‚ as well as an understanding of the problems associated with this community. Research included will provide information on the causes and consequences of the problems associated with the African American community

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    African Americans in the American Revolution Leading into the American Revolution‚ African Americans were placed in a dilemma of whether to rebel or remain faithful to the crown. There were two sides of the American Revolution; the Patriots (also known as the rebels)‚ were the Americans that wanted to gain their independence from Great Britain. The Loyalist was the people who wanted to stay under the control of Great Britain. Some African Americans joined the Loyalist because they were promised

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    paleness of one’s skin determined success minorities‚ especially African-Americans‚ seldom have the opportunity to prosper in the industries of today‚ such as Hollywood. Hollywood has grown into a pivotal commodity of the human society that not only entertains us as audiences‚ but shapes our beliefs and views as well. Hollywood racism‚ despite the denial of its existence‚ presets itself through the underrepresentation of African-American talent as well as the repeated recognition of said figures solely

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    gender role socialization. The stereotypical behaviors and attitudes that young people are exposed to everyday will shape their views on female and male roles in society. Children learn about stereotypes from books‚ songs‚ television‚ and the movies. However‚ television is the most influential form of media in shaping ideas of sex-roles‚ since research shows that children spend more time watching television than they spend on anything else except sleeping (Aulette‚ 1994; Kaplan‚ 1991; Anderson‚ Lorch

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    Stereotyping of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans Stereotypes have existed in different forms throughout history.   Although they are prevalent in all areas of the world‚ most countries have overcome name calling various ethnic groups to a degree better than the past.   However‚ people in America still place several racist connotations on minorities.   This is ironic because the United States is considered to be a giant "melting pot" of different cultures‚ and Americans still are racist toward diverse

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    as predators. The media portrays young black males as a dangerous species which causes everyone to have a prejudice disposition. In modern society one is discriminated based on physical appearance. Awareness of African-Americans who pay a high price through the media will be continuous until it is understood that racism will continue to live in the heart until change is made (Coates‚ 2014). From the days of bygone‚ the media has spread many wrong ideas about African-Americans being poor‚ wrong

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    | Gender Stereotypes in Advertising and the Media | | | | | | According to Surviving for Thriving‚ a nonprofit organization that helps victims of rape and sexual assault‚ one out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetimes. This means that a total of 17.7 million women have been victims of these crimes. While these numbers may or may not come as a shock to you‚ the real surprise is where they start (Surviving to Thriving‚ 2008)

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    Does the media portray/promote hate toward Muslims? “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent‚ and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” (Malcom X). Media‚ something that is profoundly used in the 21st century‚ and is an outlet to reach billions across the world. Media has the power to paint a picture in the mind to those who are aware and watching. The information about Islam and Muslims

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    If my roommate had made such statements about Africa out of ignorance‚ I would not be surprised. Many Americans have preconceived ideas about what Africa is like‚ despite never being immersed in its culture. This is perpetuated through media outlets such as movies‚ magazines‚ etc. in popular culture. As outsiders‚ we make generalizations and think that Africa is a land of starvation‚ desert‚ poverty‚ and many other negative aspects. However‚ our thoughts could not be more wrong. Africa is a wonderful

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    Gender Stereotypes in the Media and its’ Effects On Society Social Problems – SSCI 1300U 10/03/2012 INTRODUCTION Media has always been a huge influence on the way we grow and develop as human beings‚ and this has become increasingly prevalent over the years. This is true‚ as we often borrow a lot of our morals‚ values‚ and beliefs from the media that we are exposed to. Gender is subjective‚ as it “encompasses the shared understanding

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