Graphs, Solutions and
"I feel"
Statements
Survey
In this data collection, 20 people were surveyed and asked, “What legacy news outlet do you consume the most via television?” These are the same 20 people who were interviewed for the stories. Therefore, they are Black women from different locations across the United States and who range in age. ​The answers varied. However, most of the interviewees said they watch news segments that reflect their beliefs and values.​Some interviewees said they watch opposing news outlets only to see an alternative perspective, but don't enjoy it.
Alarming Statistics
55%
Said there was not enough representation of Black women in television news
This survey asked 20 Black women if they felt television news had enough representation of them. This question does not address whether the representation is positive or negative. It strictly shows whether these women felt they saw Black women citizens in tv news.
85%
Said when shown on tv news, the portrayal is negative
This survey asks 20 Black women about the way Black women are depicted in tv news. Of the 20, 17 woman said when they see a Black woman citizen in the news, it is negative.
100%
Said tv news has reinforced generalized stereotypes
This survey asked 20 Black women if they felt tv news had an influence in reinforcing the negative stereotypes already facing them.
"As a Black women I feel _______ in television news."
Each woman interviewed filled the statement above in with an adjective to best described how they felt about TV news. Some women have more than one answer, and many of the words were repeated.
1. "As a Black women I feel overlooked in television news."
2. "As a Black women I feel underrated in television news."
3. "As a Black women I feel belittled in television news."
4. "As a Black women I feel represented in television news."
5. "As a Black women I feel not celebrated in television news."
6. "As a Black women I feel unheard in television news."
7. "As a Black women I feel neglected in television news."
8. "As a Black women I feel misunderstood in television news."
9. "As a Black women I feel misrepresented in television news."
10. "As a Black women I feel underrepresented in television news."
11. "As a Black women I feel absent in television news."
12. "As a Black women I feel I should be heard in television news."
13. "As a Black women I feel I see progress in television news."
14. "As a Black women I feel lost in television news."
15. "As a Black women I feel misunderstood in television news."
16. "As a Black women I feel under appreciated in television news."
17. "As a Black women I feel disrespected in television news."
18. "As a Black women I feel a lot more needs to be done in television news."
19. "As a Black women I feel less than in television news."
20. "As a Black women I feel hidden in television news."
21. "As a Black women I feel there needs to be more diversity in television news.
22. "As a Black women I feel powerless in television news."
23. "As a Black women I feel like a spectacle in television news."
Of the 23 statements said, 2 were positive adjectives and 21 were negative.
Definitions of the words chosen:
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overlooked: not noticed or not considered, used
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underrated: rated or evaluated too low; underestimated or undervalued
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belittled: to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage
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represented: to serve to express, designate, stand for; symbolize
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not celebrated: not renowned or well-known
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unheard: not heard; not perceived by the ear, not given a hearing or audience
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neglected: to pay no attention or too little attention; disregard or slight
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misunderstood: improperly understood or interpreted, not appreciated
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misrepresented: to represent incorrectly, improperly or false, in an unsatisfactory manner
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underrepresented: to give inadequate representation to; represent in numbers that are disproportionately low
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absent: lacking, nonexistent
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I should be heard: perceived by the ear or learned by hearing
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I see progress: a movement toward a foal or to a further or higher stage
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lost: no longer to be found, having gone astray
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misunderstood: improperly understood or interpreted, not appreciated
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under appreciated: not given or shown thanks or gratitude
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disrespected: lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness
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a lot more needs to be done:
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less than: having less importance or value than other people or things
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hidden: concealed; obscure; covert
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there needs to be more diversity: needs to be more variety, multiformity, inclusion of individuals representing more than one nation origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.
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powerless: unable to produce an effect, helpless
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like a spectacle: a public show or display, especially on a large scale
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Source: Dictionary.com
A Guide to Stopping Implicit Bias
We have to start somewhere
1. Focus on seeing people as individuals
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2. Work on changing your own stereotypes
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3. Ask questions, pause and reflect
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4. Adjust your perspective and increase exposure, educate yourself
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5. Practice mindfulness
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Source: Kendra Cherry
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Read full article at:
https://www.verywellmind.com/implicit-bias-overview-4178401
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