Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The note argues that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has failed to address the systemic issue of negative and stereotypical portrayals of minorities, particularly minority women, in media. These portrayals perpetuate racial and gender stereotypes, contributing to societal discrimination and violence. The FCC's inaction, coupled with its refusal to recognize minority status in licensing and employment practices, exacerbates these issues. The note calls for revised policies to promote diversity and accurate representations in broadcasting, emphasizing the need for regulatory reforms to address these harms.
Disciplines
Communications Law | Law | Law and Gender | Law and Race | Law and Society | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
Fiordaliza Batista,
The Ramifications of the FCC's Failure to Minimize Negative Media Portrayals of Latinas and Black Women,
11
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
331
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol11/iss2/5
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