Lack Of Diversity In The Media

There is a lack of adequate diverse representation in the media (logos). The media does not portray people of color in the media enough—and when minorities are cast or depicted in films, commercials, and other forms of media, they are limited to an overplayed and annoying (and boring) stereotype or filler trope (ethos). Although Hollywood films and other media industries may recognize that there is not enough diversity in their films, there are still little to no changes being made. Roles written for minorities almost always go to white actors (and God forbid that be reversed) and stereotypes are still being enforced. It is the 21st century: Google is free, and so is communicating with people of different cultures. This problem is our exigence because it puts a harmful constraint on our society: how can we grow together if we fail to represent each other, and how can we represent a subculture that we refuse to understand? If we, as a society, move to better educate ourselves on cultures and allow the voices …show more content…
The first reason that diversity in the lack of accurate and substantial diversity in the media is a problem is because everyone deserves to be represented. If everyone matters, then there is no reason why we shouldn’t be represented fairly. DiversityInc says that “a 2012 study showed that self-esteem among white boys increased while that of white girls and black children in general decreased with consumption of television media”. CivilRights.org explains that “a truly diverse media allows for the voices of minorities, women, seniors, people with disabilities, and all Americans to be heard and accurately depicted”. They further go on to explain that “when these structures are not diverse and reflective of your community’s perspectives, struggles and victories, we all lose”—and that speaks directly to the American media because America prides itself primarily on its values on diversity (hence the “melting pot” name) and