Throughout this semester we came across different types of media that portrayed what being black, white and a person of color in American society. All of these notions of races are portrayed in media in a stereotypical way that allows the audience to believe that it is accurate. In most media minorities are portrayed less intelligent than Whites and to live in low class neighborhoods or lack money. This portray in the media has lead audiences to believe that this is how black and Latino bodies are in all types of nature. Furthermore it will divulge on how we as an audience take stereotypes and apply it to all beings. To demonstrate these complexities I will use the film Maid in Manhattan and articles that speak on the issue.
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As they talk in the park for the first time she opens his eyes to real problems within their city. “You really want me to tell you what l think? If Mr. Wanton Maddox, or whatever his name is, really wants to help...why doesn't he give the $2,500 per plate to the inner-city schools? And eat a little bit lighter that night, you know” (Wang 39:23 – 39:36). Marisa is explaining to Chris that if the politician truly wanted to help that he would donate the money to the inner city kids. Most inner city kids are children of color who live in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. She does not believe that people, who have the ability to pay $2,500 for a plate of food, should spend it on something so frivolous. By taking the money and actually giving it to the inner city kids would help more than having a benefit dinner for them. After Marisa and Chris meets there are doubts of where it should go further. Marisa is the maid, she does not want it to go further, and she understands that her class level does not match with his. “Look, what am l supposed to do? Make his bed with me in it? Get real” (Wang 40:45 – 40:50). Marisa feels that her job and class …show more content…
By both living in different class areas is a major deal to Marisa and the others around them. Marisa lives in the Bronx, in an area of low income and does not have a lot but enough for her and her son. Chris obviously has money as his suite doubles as a conference room; he has liquor and coffee bar turning every four hours and he is residing in one of the penthouse. Elizabeth Monk Turner speaks in her easy about The Portrayal of Racial Minorities on Prime Time Television of how racial minorities is portrayed in the media. It has been said that Latinos and African Americans are portrayed as less intelligent than Caucasians and portrayed to be underprivileged. Most people of color are casted in minor roles in prime time television and within those roles they are portrayed in a negative way. In Maid in Manhattan Marisa is portrayed as a Latina underclass, underprivileged woman, single mother, with low esteem and does not believe in herself. She even passes up the opportunity to be a manager because she believes no one would hire a maid. Chris portrayed as a wealthy Caucasian assemblyman who is loved and
Maid in Manhattan …show more content…
As they talk in the park for the first time she opens his eyes to real problems within their city. “You really want me to tell you what l think? If Mr. Wanton Maddox, or whatever his name is, really wants to help...why doesn't he give the $2,500 per plate to the inner-city schools? And eat a little bit lighter that night, you know” (Wang 39:23 – 39:36). Marisa is explaining to Chris that if the politician truly wanted to help that he would donate the money to the inner city kids. Most inner city kids are children of color who live in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. She does not believe that people, who have the ability to pay $2,500 for a plate of food, should spend it on something so frivolous. By taking the money and actually giving it to the inner city kids would help more than having a benefit dinner for them. After Marisa and Chris meets there are doubts of where it should go further. Marisa is the maid, she does not want it to go further, and she understands that her class level does not match with his. “Look, what am l supposed to do? Make his bed with me in it? Get real” (Wang 40:45 – 40:50). Marisa feels that her job and class …show more content…
By both living in different class areas is a major deal to Marisa and the others around them. Marisa lives in the Bronx, in an area of low income and does not have a lot but enough for her and her son. Chris obviously has money as his suite doubles as a conference room; he has liquor and coffee bar turning every four hours and he is residing in one of the penthouse. Elizabeth Monk Turner speaks in her easy about The Portrayal of Racial Minorities on Prime Time Television of how racial minorities is portrayed in the media. It has been said that Latinos and African Americans are portrayed as less intelligent than Caucasians and portrayed to be underprivileged. Most people of color are casted in minor roles in prime time television and within those roles they are portrayed in a negative way. In Maid in Manhattan Marisa is portrayed as a Latina underclass, underprivileged woman, single mother, with low esteem and does not believe in herself. She even passes up the opportunity to be a manager because she believes no one would hire a maid. Chris portrayed as a wealthy Caucasian assemblyman who is loved and