Tv's Influence On American Culture

The concern is greatest with regards to immigrants who might have limited cultural exposure and language capability. Woo and Dominick point to a 1990 study by Jeonghwa Choi and Ronald Tamborini,which showed that exposure to the behaviors as represented on television, could be misconstrued as normal and acceptable. The outrageous behavior could also reinforce existing stereotypes among United States citizens. The research conducted by Woo and Dominick shows a relationship between television viewing and assumptions about cultural norms. The best comparison is the late night TV show that featured Aliens who lived in Earths Suburbs. Why all the concern about the power of television to influence attitudes and behaviors?The United Nations estimates …show more content…
It became a lens through which the entire world could see the deplorable, conditions that blacks suffered under Southern segregation. However, it also became the lens through which the segregationist had to examine themselves. According to “the Americans” by, Jordan Winthrop, by the time of the civil rights movement, television had become part of everyday life, nearly ninety percent of American households owned a television. The protestors were happy to get the national coverage. The the resisters, seeking to promote their image and their segregationist views, produced a national television show. Bodroghkozy noted that both sides realized televisions “ enormous persuasive potential” and it 's “propaganda value.” …show more content…
People of color could be at risk of extinction. The subtle influences of television and media programming and a lack of direct interaction, with people of color creates a false sense of reality about people of color. The result leads some to view people of color as people with low intelligence, and low moral standards. This sad perception discounts the value of people of color in the eyes of others. Violent portrayals of people of color can conjure fear. The fallacy that women of color are lazy baby making welfare hogging bimbos fosters disdain. As a person of color myself, I take issue with the aforementioned portrayals. Please know that the popular portrayals in the media do not reflect all people of color. Be aware that the ever-present subtle imagery, that like the dripping of water, erodes our esteem in the eyes of others, also impacts our own attitudes and beliefs, about ourselves. Do not fall victim to the