Media portrayals are powerful sources of information about minority groups because_____.
A) minorities are overrepresented in popular media
B) media stories use archetypes and narratives that speak to the human condition
C) many members of the majority have limited or nonexistent personal contact with minorities, so media serves as a surrogate to personal experience
D) racial and ethnic minorities have fought successfully for the right to set guidelines and provide oversight for how they will be characterized and portrayed in the media

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Media portrayals often serve as a primary source of information about minority groups for members of the majority who may have limited or no direct personal interactions with those minorities. This can shape perceptions and stereotypes.

Media Portrayals Are Powerful Sources of Information About Minority Groups