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* Examine the ways in which the mass media represents ethnicity. Mass media involves large numbers of people working together in the process of communication. This involves television, newspapers and radio which all provide valuable and knowledgeable sources for their audiences. Ethnicity refers to a shared cultural identity within a community. This can be expressed through religious values and practices, language, dress etc. If a group is different i.e has a different identity to that shared by most others, they are referred to as 'ethnic minorities'. The media portrays ethnic minorities in various different ways and these have changed dramatically over the years. In the 1980's, coverage of incidents involving ethnic minorities was generally negative and bias towards them. Racism in general was reflected through journalist's attitudes at the time. Nowadays, society is more tolerant but the media can still be seen to shape the public's views....

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