Black Fatherhood Stigmas in Media: Effects on Societal Perceptions and Internalization of Stereotypes
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Christine K. Anzur
Mentor Home Department
Communication and Performance
Short Abstract
This study used two rhetorical analyses of four popular films featuring Black fathers to unveil how these movies inadvertently support Black fatherhood stereotypes, despite being created to subvert them. A subsequent survey inquired adult children of Black fathers about their perceptions of these stigmas. Participants acknowledged societal stereotypes of Black fathers but generally did not believe them to be true of their own fathers. This study unveiled a significant association between these stigmas and participants' desires to become quality parents.
Category
Social Sciences
Start Date
24-4-2023 9:00 AM
End Date
24-4-2023 9:15 AM
Location
D.P. Culp Center Room 210
Black Fatherhood Stigmas in Media: Effects on Societal Perceptions and Internalization of Stereotypes
D.P. Culp Center Room 210
This study used two rhetorical analyses of four popular films featuring Black fathers to unveil how these movies inadvertently support Black fatherhood stereotypes, despite being created to subvert them. A subsequent survey inquired adult children of Black fathers about their perceptions of these stigmas. Participants acknowledged societal stereotypes of Black fathers but generally did not believe them to be true of their own fathers. This study unveiled a significant association between these stigmas and participants' desires to become quality parents.