Portrayal of Asian Americans in the Media Essay -- Stereotyping Asian

AbstractMy interrogation pointed on the coverage of Asian Ameri pecks in contemporary mass media. The following types of media were researchedMusic television receiverFilmsMagazinesI gave several examples where Asian Americans were used to play very uncomplicated characters. These roles were defined by classifys that exist in America. I also researched instances on counter actions taken by Asian Americans to protest against these negative images. My research also has examples of Asians that have succeeded in breaking through the racial barriers in the media. The results show that even though racial stereotyping still exists in confused forms of mass media, there ar signs that show noniceable improvement on allowing a more balanced image of Asian Americans. Statement of the conundrumThere are close to 12 million Asian Americans quick in the United States (U.S. Asian, 2000). Asian Americans are considered one of the fastest increase minorities (Pimentel, 2001). Between 1990 and 1999, the Asian population rose 43% (Census, 2000). However, Asian Americans are still portrayed in a simplistic manner by the American media, which in turn, promotes stereotyping. I have researched various types of mass media in the United States, such as music, films, television and magazines. I will focus on several examples where Asian Americans are portrayed in a negative way. Furthermore, I will give examples of musicians, and independent films that prove Asian Americans have potential on what they can contribute to in the American media. Finally, I will recommend different ways to rid the stereotype put on Asian Americans by actions that can be taken, not only pertaining to Asians, but to other ethnicities that face stereotypes on their culture. Background taleMusic in every country has a history red back hundreds of years. It is an excellent type of entertainment that any soulfulness can enjoy. America being such a diverse country, any person regardless of race or ge nder needs to be assumption a fair shot in an opportunity to showcase his or her talent. However, there is a lack of Asians Americans represented in America. Asian Americans must go above and beyond on what is expected in the industry, compared to sinlessness and black Americans who seem to have it much easier. Always, it is the Asian who assimilates, who must inform his or her prese... ...ty in televised international athletic events. (1995). Retrieved December 9, 2004 from http//www.aafla.org/9arr/ResearchReports/ResearchReport4.htmRestrictive portrayals of asians in the media and how to balance them.(2004). Retrieved December 9, 2004 from http//www.manaa.org/articles/stereo.htmlThoughts on William Hungs Inspiration. (2004, April 28). Retrieved December 9, 2004 from http//modelminority.com/modules.php?name=password&file=article&sid=760U.S. Asian Population. (2000). Retrieved December 15, 2004 from http//print.infoplease.com/ipa/A0778584.htmlWartofsky, A. (2004, December 1). A sian-American rapper isnt downplaying heritage. The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved December 15, 2004, from http//www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/entertainment/10306249.htmWu, F. H. (2002). Yellow race in america beyond black and white. New York Basic Books.Xu, R. (2004 April, 19). Details magazine sparks protest. The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved December 16, 2004, from http//www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx? reader=358868Zia, H. (2000). Asian american dreams. New York Farrar, Straus and Giroux.