A sociologist wants to examine how black men have been portrayed in television shows in the past year. Which type of study is most appropriate to examine this research topic and compare the portrayal of black men across different television shows?

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Content analysis is the most appropriate method for examining how black men have been portrayed in television shows over the past year and comparing their portrayal across different shows. Content analysis involves analyzing texts, such as television shows, to identify patterns and themes. In this case, the sociologist would watch a sample of television shows from the past year that feature black male characters, and analyze how these characters are portrayed. This method will allow the sociologist to identify common stereotypes and tropes that are used to portray black men in popular media. Comparisons can also be made across different shows to identify differences in portrayal between networks or genres.

A Sociologist Wants to Examine How Black Men Have Been