#media-representation

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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Iranian Brickwork Shows Us Better Architecture Is Possible

U.S. media portrays bombed cities in the Middle East to desensitize citizens to violent military actions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox & Friends Host Lawrence Jones Declares It's Fox Against Everyone Else!' in Rant Against Media Bias

Lawrence Jones criticized Stephen Colbert's performance, stating that his impression of Trump was poor and he lacked comedy, calling him an extreme partisan with low ratings.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Are Loving Ilona Maher's Response To Kate Moss's "Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels" Quote

I love her so much and she's so right, I've literally never felt more confident than when I started putting on muscle and feeling more steady and strong on my feet.
Women
FC Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Are Arsenal finally signing Viktor Gyokeres? It's already real in the digital hive mind | Barney Ronay

Viktor Gyokeres is portrayed as a complex and multifaceted individual through various media representations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Diane Abbott row shows how impoverished Britain's conversations about race have become | Jason Okundaye

Important Black figures historically engaged in serious debates on controversial racial issues within mainstream platforms.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we're forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan

Disabled people in the UK are compelled to fight for basic rights and recognition amid a negative political and media climate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters: I'm absolutely hooked by this cheeky, danger-packed reality show

The show knows that's why we love them. You can feel it straining against its moral imperative to educate us as to why these beasts are mostly harmless, necessary and misunderstood.
Film
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.jezebel.com
3 weeks ago

Wimbledon, Keep Trinity Rodman's Correct Name in Your Mouth

Trinity Rodman is a soccer star with significant achievements but faces media disrespect during her boyfriend's matches.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Media Framing Fuels Refugee Stigma

Media representations of migrants often portray them negatively, lacking human context and reinforcing social inequalities.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago

A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bentonville Film Festival promotes equitable representation in media, founded by the Geena Davis Institute with the support of Walmart.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why manufacturing consent for war with Iran failed this time

To call that peace is not merely a misnomer; it is a criminal distortion. But what is peace in this world, if not submission to the West?
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Money problems: have we had enough of TV shows about rich people?

Television struggles to represent relatable life experiences amid an overwhelming focus on wealthy characters and their extravagant lifestyles.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Inside Sunnie, the Hello Sunshine spin-off Reese Witherspoon just cocreated with Gen Z

Hello Sunshine's launch of Sunnie targets Gen Z audiences, emphasizing tailored content creation to foster engagement.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Natasha O'Brien: 'He has had his name blackened. He would have been able to move on. But now he has been destroyed and I feel so guilty for that'

Natasha O'Brien discusses the personal and public challenges faced while seeking justice after her assault.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Gen Z Daters Are Proving Samantha Jones Right

Bisexual visibility rose in the late 90s but faced backlash as societal perceptions often dismissed it as non-legitimate.
#transgender-rights
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What I Saw in LA Wasn't an Insurrection. It Was a Police Riot.

Trump's response to the LA protests escalated tensions, highlighting police violence amid chaotic scenes.
The media's portrayal of the protests often misrepresents the true dynamics on the ground.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Hamburg knife attack: how fake images spread right-wing hate DW 05/31/2025

Hamburg knife attack highlights courageous bystander intervention and tensions surrounding immigration narratives in Germany.
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

MSNBC revamps weekend morning show with two prominent Black gay men as cohosts

MSNBC's The Weekend will premiere with a focus on LGBTQ+ representation, led by out gay Black hosts.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

SF Pride names SNL alum as celebrity grand marshal

Harper Steele named 2025 Pride grand marshal, celebrated for her authenticity and visibility in the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

MSNBC revamps weekend morning show with two prominent Black gay men as cohosts

MSNBC's The Weekend will premiere with a focus on LGBTQ+ representation, led by out gay Black hosts.
fromEngaging Sports
2 months ago

Thirsting for More: What TikTok Can Tell Us About Women's Basketball

Media portrayals of athletes vary by race, gender, and sexuality, influencing public perception and marketing strategies.
#racial-justice
Humor
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bill Maher calls out SNL for 'zombie lie' that Republicans are racist, warns they are 'not helping'

Bill Maher criticized liberal portrayals of conservatives on SNL, stating they utilize outdated stereotypes.
#autism
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 months ago

Mass Media and the Spectacle of the Imperial Presidency | Common Dreams

The Trump administration has transformed political discourse into a spectacle of images rather than meaningful dialogue.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Is True Crime Keeping Me in Prison?

The media can play a significant role in shaping narratives around individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as a relaxed, silly, funny person'

The new documentary challenges the perception of Greta Garbo as a reclusive figure by revealing her vibrant social life and personality.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Where is Natalia Grace now? All about the adopted girl accused of being an adult in disguise

The complex story of Natalia Grace involves claims of being an adult masquerading as a child, sparking media interest and legal scrutiny.
#feminism
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 months ago

What happened when Proud Boys stormed a Drag story hour

Kyle Casey Chu reclaims her story after a traumatizing incident during Drag Story Hour, illustrating the media's narrative control over victims.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is a 'Friend-apist' What We Really Want From Therapy?

Modern portrayals of therapists in media reflect a shift towards friendship over authority, revealing changing patient expectations in therapy.
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

"Fake news detection" AI is more likely to fail in the Global South, new study shows

As opposed to investigating deepfake detection models, the study looks more broadly at AI models used for "fake news detection." This highlights systemic biases in technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromKqed
3 months ago

Border Patrol Said It Targeted Known Criminals in Kern County. But It Had No Record on 77 of 78 Arrestees | KQED

Bovino is proud of the videos, and rejected the idea that the fictional portrayals are, in fact, fictional. "Those fictionalized accounts that you're talking about are really not fictionalized accounts."
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump podcast

Stories shape politics significantly, as emphasized by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The political left may be retreating into conservatism regarding cultural narratives.
Media portrayal differences impact public perception of global issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The identity politics of many Muslims, and critics of Islam, are deeply corrosive | Kenan Malik

Debates around British Muslims highlight their evolving relationship with faith and Western society, challenging the static view of Islam prevalent in some narratives.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

White Lotus' Takes On Touchy Subjects. The Southern Accent Is One of Them.

The White Lotus season three cleverly showcases Southern accents, leading to mixed perceptions and viral reactions on social media.
Victoria's character offers a humorous portrayal of affluent Southern tourists, sparking debate on accent authenticity.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Donal Lynch on Adolescence: 'Owen Cooper mixes bravado and pain in the greatest acting by a child since Anna Paquin in The Piano'

Adolescence is often misrepresented in media as more mature than it is.
#jason-isaacs
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

K.W. Lee, known as the 'godfather of Asian American journalism,' dies

K.W. Lee, a pivotal figure in Asian American journalism, passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of advocacy for wrongfully convicted individuals.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 months ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Lame comedies 'Opus' and 'The Parenting' lead a lackluster week * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film critiques celebrity culture through the lens of a young journalist's experience at a remote pop star's compound.
Women in technology
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Looking Back: Highlighting Some Great Pieces by Our Female Critics | Features | Roger Ebert

Women Writers Week showcases female critics, committing to gender equality in media year-round.
LA Lakers
fromVulture
5 months ago

We Were Too Hard on Winning Time

Jeanie Buss counters negative portrayals of the Lakers with the new Netflix series Running Point, reflecting a strategic narrative shift.
Science
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Serial Murderers: Science v. Science Fiction

The fascination with serial killers often overshadows the limited scientific understanding of their true characteristics and motivations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Truth About Multiple Personalities

The stigma surrounding dissociative identity disorder (DID) is harmful, exacerbated by Hollywood's inaccurate portrayals and inadequate clinician understanding.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream | Oleksandr Mykhed

The Ukraine crisis is being misrepresented as a routine conflict rather than an act of aggression, as Ukrainian lives and suffering are often overlooked.
Social justice
Embracing natural Black hair on television symbolizes authenticity and confidence, challenging traditional beauty standards.
Joy Reid's support helped redefine self-acceptance for Black individuals in media.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Bybit Only Has Itself to Blame | HackerNoon

The media misrepresents the Bybit incident, attributing blame to hackers rather than the negligence of the security team.
Black Lives Matter
fromDefector
5 months ago

Who Gets To Determine A Hate Crime? | Defector

Sam Nordquist, a Black trans man, was murdered after enduring severe torture, highlighting issues of violence against marginalized communities.
US news
fromConsequence
5 months ago

The True Crime Doc That's #1 on Netflix Acknowledges the "Missing White Girl" Trope (Briefly)

The docu-series American Murder: Gabby Petito underscores the tragedy of media bias in missing persons' cases.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Kristin Juszczyk and Kylie Kelce try to embrace being called WAGs

The term 'WAGs' is viewed negatively by women like Kristin Juszczyk and Kylie Kelce, who want to be recognized as individuals beyond their relationships.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

MPs critical of ageist 'wealth-hoarding' labels for baby boomers

Critics warn that negative portrayals of baby boomers in media risk normalizing ageist attitudes toward older generations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Unchilding Palestine's children

The narrative surrounding Palestinian children often dehumanizes them, masking the violence they face, including murder and imprisonment.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Laura Whitmore shares final messages from Caroline Flack

Whitmore shared final messages with Flack, highlighting their supportive friendship.
She revealed the emotional impact of revisiting their last correspondence.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border

A new performance project transforms perceptions of the Southern border by highlighting its human stories through music, photography, and spoken word.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Iconic Jerry Springer guest - the 70lb baby - reflects on being made into TV 'circus act'

I was known as the kid that was on TV, and that wasn't what my mom was looking for. We just wanted help with geneticists.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Yes, the honours system has its problems. But as a gay writer, here's why I'm accepting an MBE | Matt Cain

The recognition as an MBE reflects decades of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and culture amidst historical challenges and discrimination.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

From Inside Out 2 to The Bear, a Year of Anxiety Onscreen

In 2024, anxiety has emerged as a significant theme in films and TV shows, exploring its portrayal through various characters and narratives.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

How the Far Right Reports on the Border

Wid Lyman, a citizen journalist for Border Hawk News, seeks to document perceived threats at the southern border, reflecting a growing trend among similar journalists.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

15 Times Former Child Stars Opened Up About Their Worst Experiences On Set

Raven-Symoné revealed on The Unplanned Podcast that her team pressured her to wear heels to appear taller, showcasing the industry’s obsession with appearance.
France news
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

WNBA Team Owner Not Happy Caitlin Clark Got TIME Cover: Why Couldn't They Have Put the Whole WNBA' On There?

"Why couldn't they have put the whole WNBA on that cover and said, The WNBA is the League of the Year because of all the talent that we have?"
Miscellaneous
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
7 months ago

The New York Times will hire a pro-Trump columnist

The New York Times struggles to represent conservative voices, particularly those aligned with the MAGA movement, despite its history of including conservative columnists.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Mental Illness Mascots Across Generations

Generational perceptions of mental illness are influenced by cultural factors, shaping how individuals relate to mental health issues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Fox's Harris Faulkner's Linking Migrants to CEO Killing is Irresponsible and Inaccurate

The narrative linking undocumented migrants to violent crime is misleading and lacks supporting evidence, as highlighted by discussions around Brian Thompson's murder.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | Nightbitch' Dares to Suggest That Motherhood Might Be Fun

Motherhood faces negative cultural perceptions, affecting younger adults' decisions to have children.
fromianVisits
7 months ago

New IWM exhibition looks at how Winston Churchill was depicted in cartoons

The exhibition highlights the diverse portrayals of Winston Churchill in cartoons, reflecting public opinion and media representation over time.
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