Bill watches a lot of local television news and crime dramas. He thinks crime is a major societal issue and that ethnic minorities are the root of the problem, since he sees minorities commit the most crimes during his television viewing. Bill's misconceptions about crime and minorities stem from which issue in media?

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Bill's misconceptions are primarily due to the stereotypical portrayal of minorities on television, which often depicts them as being more involved in criminal activities than they are in reality. This can skew public perception and contribute to biases and stereotypes.

Bill Watches a Lot of Local Television News and Crime