Research Guides: Media Literacy: Media Representation

Definition

Media representation refers to how the media portrays particular groups, communities, and experiences.

Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
A think tank at USC Annenberg studying diversity and inclusion in entertainment through original research and sponsored projects.
The Future Is Indigenous
Programs and guides from IllumiNative, "a nonprofit initiative designed to increase the visibility of – and challenge the negative narrative about – Native Nations and peoples in American society."
Re-Search
Browser extension makes image searching gender-balanced
The Representation Project
Founded by filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom, who has directed two films on media representation of gender.
Sociological Images on Pinterest
Collections of images around specific themes, such as Women vs People and Racial Objectification