The Routledge Companion to Media and Race

Campbell, Christopher P.

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“…Meaning is produced in a variety of different media, by complex technologies, which circulate meanings between different cultures" (1997: 3). Campbell (2017) asserts that the term representation as used by Hall describes the complex ways in which different media not only present images, but how they actually engage in re-representing images that have multiple meanings, especially when it comes to meanings about race and ethnicity. Representation has largely been studied in the realm of mainstream media but its key tenets can be applied to the study of social media in contemporary times.…”

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“…Just as media outlets make choices about how to frame issues, users on social media make choices about what to post and how to post and the language to use. Campbell (2017) observes that Hall's work on representation is still applicable in today's digital media environment as audience members are re-representing, unaware of "bias and stereotypical thinking that are deeply rooted in the cognitive and cultural processes in the society they live in" (2017: 15). Thus users on social media sites can create or construct or amplify and forward xenophobic representations.…”

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“…As highlighted by Choli and Kuss (2021), the state through its policies and legislation can also exacerbate xenophobic attitudes. At the other extreme, policies on racial harmony can run the danger of presenting a 'mythical' world, an image politicians would rather portray than address the xenophobic issues that are simmering beneath the surface (Campbell 2017, Mavengano et al 2022.…”

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Twitter and the politics of representation in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s xenophobic narratives during the covid-19 pandemic

Hove

2022

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The article analyses xenophobic narratives on Twitter in South Africa and Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 pandemic from March 2020 to July 2021. The study uncovers the politics of representation through discourse analysis of purposively sampled tweets. The article argues that xenophobic views perpetuated on Twitter during the Covid-19 pandemic period had the potential to influence negative attitudes towards Zimbabwean and other immigrants in South Africa. I show that Twitter was used as a platform to disseminate negative representations of Zimbabwean and other immigrants in South Africa. Political leaders on both sides of the border also utilised these representations to maintain their power. On the other hand Twitter played a critical part in mending the rift between Zimbabwean immigrants and some South Africans as it opened up communication between mainstream culture and other cultures. Regardless of this, social media platforms such as Twitter must be monitored and researched to understand the dynamics of representation of others, registering the need to respect and honour the constitutionally recognised freedom of expression.

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Twitter and the politics of representation in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s xenophobic narratives during the covid-19 pandemic

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2022

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“…It identifies the specific ideology of acknowledging the privilege and specific perspective of race through the ideas of "whiteness" that the American culture is built upon as well as the way media audiences view race in America. (Campbell, 2017). These ideas of "whiteness" are directly correlated to power and control within media as the white culture and white agenda are put to the forefront of media broadcasting.…”

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Education, Entertainment, and Culture: A Theoretical Analysis of The Media Representation of the HBCU

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Literature ReviewCritical race theory (CRT) originated from literature which had its origins in law, sociology, history, ethnic studies, and women's studies. The framework of CRT can focus on the racism, sexism, and classism embedded in the media (Campbell, 2017). The term critical race theory "suggests that a race-conscious reference point and opposition to the received tradition are the common bonds that hold together certain theories, values, and attitudes in the legal cosmos" (Brooks, 1994, p. 87). Brooks (1994) argues the central assumption of the theory to be that the American society and its institutions are fundamentally racist and that racism is a part of the normal operation of American society (p.90). In Brooks' article, Critical Race Theory: A Proposed Structure and Application to Federal Pleading (1994), he supports this idea of fundamental racism by acknowledging other critical race theory scholars such as Professor Charles Lawrence and Professor Derrick Bell, known as the father of critical race theory.Professor Lawrence, who specializes in antidiscrimination law, equal protection and critical race theory, states that "since racism is so deeply ingrained in our culture and is transmitted by tacit understandings, it is difficult to eradicate" (Brooks, 1994, p.90). Their views on the concept of racism in America as a part of the entire system of our country concludes that racism itself is permanent as "white racism is hegemonic, which is to say that 'all our institutions of education and information ... either knowingly or unknowingly 'provide the public rationale to justify, explain, legitimize, or tolerate racism" (Brooks, 1994, p.90). Both professors support Brooks' notion of fundamental racism by acknowledging the deeply rooted role of racism in society.Jones (2002) acknowledges that racism itself is a system that is built on the opportunities and values based on how people look or their individual observable characteristics. This system of racism includes institutionalized racism and systemic racism. She defines institutionalized Carol: "You know his father taught him how to drive. I told Bootsie if he wrecks one more car I'm putting his behind in the street with his father. You have children?" Colonel Taylor: "Oh yea, I've got two. Terrence and Suzanne. Of course now they're both spending the Winter in Germany with their mother. Which means when they get back they'll be able to disobey me in two languages." Carol: "Suzanne. My second husband married a woman named Suzanne." Colonel Taylor: "No kidding." Carol: "Well her name was really Susan but he started calling her Suzanne after Mardi Gras one year. You know, the French are famous for two things, the other one is cooking." Colonel Taylor: *coughing* Carol: "Oh I'm so sorry. I'm just sitting here puffing away." Colonel Taylor: "You know I've been trying for years to stop. I've tried everything. Shick, Bic, Slick. It's awful. Right after my second divorce I moved right up to three packs a day." Colonel Taylor: "Well, now, what worked for me wa...

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Platforms and Race: Exploring the Interpretation of Dear White People

Aliev

Castro

2021

Digital Political Communication Strategies

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The Routledge Companion to Media and Race

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Twitter and the politics of representation in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s xenophobic narratives during the covid-19 pandemic

Twitter and the politics of representation in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s xenophobic narratives during the covid-19 pandemic

Education, Entertainment, and Culture: A Theoretical Analysis of The Media Representation of the HBCU

Platforms and Race: Exploring the Interpretation of Dear White People

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