The Sociological Implications of the Civil Rights Movement for Black Character Development and Generic Programming within the Television Medium, 1955-1985.

Tait, Alice A.; Perry, Robert B.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Sociological Implications of the Civil Rights Movement for Black Character Development and Generic Programming within the Television Medium, 1955-1985.

Tait, Alice A.; Perry, Robert B.

Negro Educational Review, v38 n4 p224-37 Oct 1987

Examines the portrayal of the Black experience on television in relation to civil rights legislation during the period. Reviews various television programs and finds that despite an increase in the number of Black characters on the air, stereotyping has remained a problem. (FMW)

Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Black Stereotypes, Blacks, Civil Rights Legislation, Negative Attitudes, Programing (Broadcast), Racial Attitudes, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Social Bias, Television, Television Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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