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Is it Really a Different World? Colorism Then and Now in Black Sitcoms

This study focuses on dark-skinned, Black women's representation in Black sitcoms. Through a mixed-methods use of a comparative textual analysis and focus group, the content and context of episodes from A Different World and Dear White People are explored to illustrate portrayals of dark-skinned, Black women and how these portrayals affect dark-skinned, Black women's self-esteem. Its findings contribute to colorism research by exploring colorism in Black sitcoms. Because this topic is largely unexplored, this study seeks to begin a conversation about dark skinned, Black women's representation in Black sitcoms. The main objective is to ultimately improve their depictions and roles in Black sitcoms and hold Black creatives responsible for the role they play in promoting colorism and its ultimate effect on Black women's self esteem.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1609063
Date12 1900
CreatorsJohnson, Jasmine Cherese
ContributorsEverbach, Tracy, Nisbett, Gwen, Paul, Newly
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 60 pages, Text
CoverageUnited States
RightsUse restricted to UNT Community, Johnson, Jasmine Cherese, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.

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