Essay #1: Reclaiming a Mistaken Identity
Background: After analyzing and discussing the role of self-representation in our media in the form of the “selfie” and exploring the way “frames trump facts” (Harris and Carbado 47), we have a better understanding of the way the “media [are] both author and reader of events in ways that both challeng[e] and underwr[i]te” misconceptions about race, gender, culture, religion, disability, socio-economic status, and identity (Harris and Carbado 51). By also drawing connections to the UDHR, we are beginning to see that the way we depict ourselves and the way others interpret our identity can diminish our dignity and, in fact, our rights in society due to the assumptions made and the stereotypes created. After reading the informative narrative essays about the writers’ diverse experiences and considering Adichie’s warnings about “The Danger of a Single Story,” you are now prepared to consider the question: What story is being told about you? This assignment asks you to think about an aspect of your identity that is often misrepresented in the media. Your goal is to inform readers about the way media representations can create and perpetuate stereotypes—stereotypes that can make it more difficult to see the inherent dignity and humanity of individuals—and to re-educate them to correct your mistaken identity. Of course, if you rarely see yourself depicted in a positive light, and find an accurate or dignified representation of yourself, this may also be something you wish to share to highlight a positive media portrayal.
TASK: In 3-4 pages, using MLA format, analyze the way a specific media you have chosen (song, film, TV show, character, blog, meme, news, etc.) misrepresents (or accurately represents) an aspect of your identity, and educate your readers about the reality of your experience with the intent to reclaim your identity or persuade them to adopt a new or revised story.
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