<p>Seminar, three hours. Designed for College Honors students. Hollywood filmmakers often produce movies where characters confront societal issues such as sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination. So it is surprising to see recent media coverage that turns magnifying glass around and exposes Hollywood’s own severe problems when it comes to racial and cultural diversity. Exploration of differing media representations—how they occur, why they persist, and what they can teach about current racial divides in America. Examination of how Hollywood represents different races, cultures, and groups. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

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Hollywood and Cultural Diversity in America

HNRS 119

5 units