Stereo Types of the African American Woman in Hollywood

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Many images we have here in America stem from the television soap box opera or the big screen of Hollywood in summary Entertainment. Although I am very happy to see the progress in this area, I am sadden by the redundant themes. There are very few images of non stereo typical black women or women of color. In romantic comedy with a woman of color in it you will find one of the following stereotypes entwined in the plot.

The Jezebel (Hollywood Definition) Lysterine from Booty Call This role dates back in America’s history, overseers and plantation owners depicted black women as jezebels who were incapable of being raped this defence kept them from serving time in prison. The jezebel is character who’ll sacrifice love for a one night stand. The jezebel is immoral and thus has no qualities worth loving, besides her hot body, so she is not depicted as looking for a traditional relationship.

The Matriarch (Hollywood Definition) Pam in Jumping the Broom Matriarchs are typically the heads-of-their-household. Loud, stern, strong-willed, unbending, and ASEXUAL. They’re often dep...

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