Question 1

Both the electronic and _____ media have become major transmitters of society's cultural standards, myths, values, roles, and images.

Accepted Answer

Print media, along with electronic media, plays a significant role in transmitting cultural standards, myths, values, roles, and images in society.

Question 2

In theory, media institutions are expected to reflect alternative viewpoints, to remain neutral and objective, and to

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Media institutions are expected to provide free and equitable access to all groups in order to ensure that all voices are heard and that the public is informed about a variety of perspectives.

Question 3

Rather than viewing the media as an institution that remains neutral and objective, critical race theorists would argue the media

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Question 4

In 1985, a parliamentary subcommittee on equality rights stated that people of colour were _____ in the Canadian media.

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In 1985, a parliamentary subcommittee on equality rights reported that people of colour were "invisible" in the Canadian media, highlighting the lack of representation and visibility of minority groups in media at that time.

Question 5

Due to the marginalized status of racial-minority communities in Canada, many White people are forced to rely almost entirely on the media for their information about minorities. As a result,

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The media often presents information through the lens of its creators, which can lead to biased or incomplete portrayals of minority communities.

Question 6

What famous quotation was used by a Black Canadian actor who succinctly addressed the issue of invisibility in the media?

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The quote "Mirror, mirror on the wall, tell me if I exist at all" addresses the issue of invisibility and representation, particularly in media, which aligns with the context of a Black Canadian actor discussing these themes.

Question 7

Which of the following represents an example of systemic discrimination in the media?

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The answer of Which of the following represents an example...

Question 8

The belief that Whiteness is considered the universal (hidden) norm and allows one to think and speak as if Whiteness described and defined the world has been described as:

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The 'rightness of Whiteness' refers to the idea that Whiteness is seen as the standard or norm, shaping perceptions and narratives as if it universally defines the world.

Question 9

A consistent theme of both news and programming is the portrayal of people of colour as "the outsiders within". This type of depiction helps to perpetuate the discourse of __________.

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The answer of A consistent theme of both news and...

Question 10

In a study of the extent of appearances of people of colour and Aboriginal peoples in national evening news programs, particularly their participation on CBC's 'The National' and CTV's 'National Evening News', almost all stories in which people of colour appeared were those in which the stories

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The answer of In a study of the extent of...

Question 11

One of the most common and persistent of examples of racism in the media is the frequency with which people of colour and First Nations peoples are

Accepted Answer

People of colour and First Nations peoples are often unfairly singled out as "creating problems" in media narratives, perpetuating stereotypes and systemic racism.

Question 12

Journalists, editors, broadcasters, and directors of media organizations are not always neutral, impartial, objective and unbiased. In fact, the media often select events that are atypical, present them in a stereotypical fashion, and contrast them with ______.

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The media often contrasts atypical events with "white behaviour" to highlight differences and reinforce stereotypes, which can perpetuate biases and influence public perception.

Question 13

What IS NOT one of the images routinely circulated in the print and electronic media of Asians?

Accepted Answer

Asians are often stereotyped in media as exotic, store vendors, untrustworthy, or cooks, but not typically as assertive.

Question 14

One of the ways that the media engages in the racialization of crime is by

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Routinely describing the race of offenders is a way that the media engages in the racialization of crime.

Question 15

One of the first studies to identify and document racism in the print media in Canada was conducted by Rosenfeld and Spina in 1977. What newspaper did they examine?

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The answer of One of the first studies to identify...

Question 16

Mosher (1998), in his study examining racism in the criminal justice system of Ontario between 1892 and 1930, stated that this institution played an instrumental role in the racialization of crime for more than a hundred years.

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The answer of Mosher (1998), in his study examining racism...

Question 17

In 2002, Henry and Tator's study on racial bias in the English Language print media relied on six case studies to analyze the implicit meanings and messages embedded in the everyday discourses of journalists and editors. What methodological approach did the authors use?

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The authors used Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as their methodological approach to examine the implicit meanings and messages in media discourses. CDA is a tool used to study the way language relates to power and ideology in texts.

Question 18

Identify the discourse of democratic racism that BEST DESCRIBES the following quote taken from the Globe and Mail, April 9, 1994: "In not reporting on the unusual pathologies of (ethnic groups other than aboriginals), we are failing in our duty to inform society of significant social facts".

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The quote suggests that not reporting on certain ethnic groups' issues is a failure to inform society, which aligns with the discourse of political correctness, where there is a concern about avoiding topics that might be seen as offensive or controversial.

Question 19

There are two predominant images of the black male on prime-time television. One is of the 'crotch-grabbing buffoon'. The other is of the _______.

Accepted Answer

The two predominant images of black males on prime-time television often include the stereotype of the 'crotch-grabbing buffoon' and the 'super-hero/athlete', reflecting common media portrayals.

Question 20

Canadian prime-time television programming continues to exhibit signs of racial bias and it is often manifested in the lack of ethno-racial representation on the screen. People of colour are rarely heard, and, when they do appear, they are usually represented in a _______ manner.

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The answer of Canadian prime-time television programming continues to exhibit...

Quiz 10: Racism in the Media