Tired Stereotypes in Media

In class we did discuss stereotypes in the media, with a focus on women, race and class. In a related article "Stereotypes in the Media" written by Stephanie A. Harper , she points out that one of the most popular areas of stereotyping is in Hollywood entertainment especially when it comes to portraying minorities. As she indicates, they are depicted as more violent, their language is more harsh and that generally this sort of portrayal only serves to fuel the already tenuous relations between minorities and whites in America. She also covers racial bias in the news and finally the role of women in the media.
To succeed in Hollywood or in media culture as a woman you must be fabulous. Perfect bodies (often air-brushed), perfect sensuality and seductiveness and when needed women also need to know their place and be submissive.
There is nothing new in this article that has not been discussed and analyzed many, many times; having said that when will the public wake-up and say that's enough! We can blame media and related industries for perpetuating stereotyping but in the end we are consumers and they are only providing what we demand.