Realistic portrayals of minorities and working-class persons tend to be ignored by mass media decision-makers primarily because
A)viewers only enjoy fantasizing about being rich and powerful.
B)most decisions are driven by Nielsen ratings.
C)most decisions are made overwhelmingly by wealthy White males.
D)minorities and working-class people feel ashamed of their social position.

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Studies have shown that mass media decision-makers, particularly in executive positions, are overwhelmingly wealthy White males who tend to have limited or stereotypical understandings of minorities and working-class individuals. This ultimately influences the types of portrayals that are favored in media, such as those that reinforce dominant cultural norms and values, rather than realistic depictions of diversity and social inequality. Nielsen ratings do play a role in decisions, but the larger issue is the lack of diversity and representation among decision-makers. Option A and D do not accurately reflect the reasons behind the lack of realistic portrayals of minorities and working-class persons in mass media.

Realistic Portrayals of Minorities and Working-Class Persons Tend to Be