Wednesday
March 25, 2009
4:30p.m.
Wayans brothers
The CW
Television Comedy
African American Family -Father and two sons (early twenties)
Positive Image
Wednesday
March 25, 2009
5:00p.m.
My wife and Kids
Channel 36
Television Comedy
African American Family – Mother, Father, 3 children (1 teenage girl, one teenage boy, and a pre-teen girl)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
September, 2008
Ebony Magazine
4:00 p.m.
Article- Michelle Obama: a family affair
African American Family – Husband and Wife (middle-aged) 2 children (pre-teen-teen girls)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
September, 2008
Ebony Magazine
4:30
Article- Ending School Daze
African American Family –Husband and Wife 4 children, 3 girls, one boy. (1pre-teen girl, 2 early twenties, one early twenties)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Ambi Commercial-The color of Flawless skin
African American Family- 3 generations,( Grandmother, (wise) daughter, (middle aged), early twenties) granddaughter
Chanel 36
Positive
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Fox23.com
8:45
Local news -Girl Fights a growing problems in schools
African American Family
Mother (Middle aged) and Daughter (teenager)
Negative
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Cbsnews.com
9:30
Local news-Improving Colon Cancer in the black community
Video clip
Positive
Personal Blog:
The world we reside in today is full of compelling images that tend to leave an impression and or portray a specific perception once noticed. I believe it safe to say, that a picture is worth a thousand words, because once we as humans visualize something, the experience is brought to life. This is exactly what happened to me in this assignment. I rarely watch TV as it is, but once one is expected to do something, the tables turn. I never noticed how media effectively portrays. While observing African Americans on television, I was quickly got the impression that structure is very important, any change in the regular rules cause chaos as displayed, in My wife and kids. This particular show gave the impression that African-American men have huge egos that can’t compromise, even with their wife. Despite this, the wife remained to be supportive and respected the fact that he needed to feel like a “man” sometimes. This indeed can influence our perceptions because it implies that All African men are selfish while the wives are self-less. Do I agree with this statement? Yes. It perceives to be that African American men, need to feel in control at all times, while to wives accept it. One thing that as positive was despite the class, because African American women are very independent today, a middle ground was eventually reached. Although humorous, these shows attempt to address major topics and never leave on a bad note, such as a disagreement because at the end of the day, their love oversees it all. Not saying that the comedy can’t go too far. For example, in the Wayans brothers, their poverty was often displayed sarcastically. This affects our perceptions because it is indirectly stating that African-Americans are low-middle class, and majority wil always remain this way. With this “classification” comes the idea that African American’s lack class and manners. I also observed that a lot of slang was used on the show as well as baggy clothing. This is a stereotype that has be instilled in society for some time now, and in a sense we are feeding into it. The difference with this show is that a mother was not present. I believe that this symbolically spoke the bigger picture; African- American families lack an important component of a family; a mother or a father. The insight portrayed here is that most African-American families lack either parent, which in some cases are true. Despite this, African American families are striving for better opportunities through their own venues, one being actively participating in home schooling. This may be a wise decision, considering the increase of violence in girls in public schools. An African American girl was interviewed due to her suspension for fighting. This is an image that I believe African Americans refighting daily. : The ghetto, mild tempered girl who will remind you of her attitude. This was a negative portrayl that African Americans strive to overcome. This implied that education is important to African-Americans. This indeed is true, some parents experienced hardship that their children could bypass. What’s the answer? A concise education. African –Americans tend to stick together in various aspects of life when necessary. Fit was good to see productive African-Americans who are not only concerned about their health, but attempting to change it for the better in magazines, with the images of soul food flying from left to right, African American perceive be , well, unhealthy. This article states otherwise. Lastly, the best representation of African American family’s s that should be used as a model are the Obama’s. Within the article, the joy that Michelle had towards her family is obvious. Moreover, words come and go, but images last forever. The media has a major impact on the overall opinions of many people because if it isn’t accessible, media is all that is available.
March 25, 2009
4:30p.m.
Wayans brothers
The CW
Television Comedy
African American Family -Father and two sons (early twenties)
Positive Image
Wednesday
March 25, 2009
5:00p.m.
My wife and Kids
Channel 36
Television Comedy
African American Family – Mother, Father, 3 children (1 teenage girl, one teenage boy, and a pre-teen girl)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
September, 2008
Ebony Magazine
4:00 p.m.
Article- Michelle Obama: a family affair
African American Family – Husband and Wife (middle-aged) 2 children (pre-teen-teen girls)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
September, 2008
Ebony Magazine
4:30
Article- Ending School Daze
African American Family –Husband and Wife 4 children, 3 girls, one boy. (1pre-teen girl, 2 early twenties, one early twenties)
Positive Image
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Ambi Commercial-The color of Flawless skin
African American Family- 3 generations,( Grandmother, (wise) daughter, (middle aged), early twenties) granddaughter
Chanel 36
Positive
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Fox23.com
8:45
Local news -Girl Fights a growing problems in schools
African American Family
Mother (Middle aged) and Daughter (teenager)
Negative
March 26, 2009
Thursday
Cbsnews.com
9:30
Local news-Improving Colon Cancer in the black community
Video clip
Positive
Personal Blog:
The world we reside in today is full of compelling images that tend to leave an impression and or portray a specific perception once noticed. I believe it safe to say, that a picture is worth a thousand words, because once we as humans visualize something, the experience is brought to life. This is exactly what happened to me in this assignment. I rarely watch TV as it is, but once one is expected to do something, the tables turn. I never noticed how media effectively portrays. While observing African Americans on television, I was quickly got the impression that structure is very important, any change in the regular rules cause chaos as displayed, in My wife and kids. This particular show gave the impression that African-American men have huge egos that can’t compromise, even with their wife. Despite this, the wife remained to be supportive and respected the fact that he needed to feel like a “man” sometimes. This indeed can influence our perceptions because it implies that All African men are selfish while the wives are self-less. Do I agree with this statement? Yes. It perceives to be that African American men, need to feel in control at all times, while to wives accept it. One thing that as positive was despite the class, because African American women are very independent today, a middle ground was eventually reached. Although humorous, these shows attempt to address major topics and never leave on a bad note, such as a disagreement because at the end of the day, their love oversees it all. Not saying that the comedy can’t go too far. For example, in the Wayans brothers, their poverty was often displayed sarcastically. This affects our perceptions because it is indirectly stating that African-Americans are low-middle class, and majority wil always remain this way. With this “classification” comes the idea that African American’s lack class and manners. I also observed that a lot of slang was used on the show as well as baggy clothing. This is a stereotype that has be instilled in society for some time now, and in a sense we are feeding into it. The difference with this show is that a mother was not present. I believe that this symbolically spoke the bigger picture; African- American families lack an important component of a family; a mother or a father. The insight portrayed here is that most African-American families lack either parent, which in some cases are true. Despite this, African American families are striving for better opportunities through their own venues, one being actively participating in home schooling. This may be a wise decision, considering the increase of violence in girls in public schools. An African American girl was interviewed due to her suspension for fighting. This is an image that I believe African Americans refighting daily. : The ghetto, mild tempered girl who will remind you of her attitude. This was a negative portrayl that African Americans strive to overcome. This implied that education is important to African-Americans. This indeed is true, some parents experienced hardship that their children could bypass. What’s the answer? A concise education. African –Americans tend to stick together in various aspects of life when necessary. Fit was good to see productive African-Americans who are not only concerned about their health, but attempting to change it for the better in magazines, with the images of soul food flying from left to right, African American perceive be , well, unhealthy. This article states otherwise. Lastly, the best representation of African American family’s s that should be used as a model are the Obama’s. Within the article, the joy that Michelle had towards her family is obvious. Moreover, words come and go, but images last forever. The media has a major impact on the overall opinions of many people because if it isn’t accessible, media is all that is available.
I enjoyed reading your blog. I definitely agree that many shows that are based on African American families tend to portray the father as an overbearing, power hungry individual and the wives just sort of cater to the husband's needs and accept it. I don't believe this is an accurate representation of African American families. Although families run into problems in life, it's not an everyday casual thing like some of the television shows give the impression of. I also think that the television shows tend to put the families in stereotypical "black" family problems and kind of sugar coat it with comedy. This is not a good representation of African American families because it gives the impression that black families are bound to run into these problems.
ReplyDeleteJet your blog was really good. I agree with your perception on the view of how images speak louder than words. We base our perceptions and beliefs on many things especially race in reference to the images we view on television. I noticed that the husband on My Wife & Kids did indeed have a superior attitude however I think that trait is apparent in men regardless of race. The whole dominating-I wear the pants around here-kind of attitude is innate in my opinion. Ultimately I sincerely agree with the fact that black families despite the situation at the end of the day continue to possess love for one another and support.
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