tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188941400024957102.post4942633524681196721..comments2010-07-13T08:13:52.330-07:00Comments on A Midwestern Gal's Reflection of Life : Race/ethnicities in a world designed for young Caucasian girls?Krystenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554455397915025115noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188941400024957102.post-73436045881889355062010-07-05T16:08:37.592-07:002010-07-05T16:08:37.592-07:00Do you think that many minority groups/ethnicities...Do you think that many minority groups/ethnicities lack representations in media outlets like virtual worlds, television, novels, films, and on the web?<br /><br />I do believe that people of color do lack representation in television, novels, films and on the web. My exposure to virtual worlds has been more limited than with these other forms of media. If I base my answer on my experience with Barbie Girls, I would have to agree that there are fewer reflections of people of color in the virtual world as well. At first glance, it looks like there are seven skin tones one can choose when creating an avatar. Upon close examination, I discovered that some of the shades were duplicates and there were really only four choices. Plus, there are limited facial features one could choose. Avatars may have darker complexions, but they still end up looking like the blond Barbie doll that has been painted a different color. All of the ads to entice girls to play a game or design clothes used white avatars.<br /><br /><br />If so, why do you think there is a lack of minorities represented in our popular media/pop culture and why?<br /><br />It comes down to who is on top when it comes to racial hegemony. An overwhelming number of people who have the power and finance media are white. The lack of presence of people of color has been naturalized over the years. There must be a specific reason why a person of color is shown on a show or described in a book because white is usually the default.Maggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00523862208279486321noreply@blogger.com