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Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.

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Negative representation of Aborigines in the media has been identified as a major cause of prejudice against Indigenous peoples in Australia.

This article reviews Jane Juska's book, A Round-Heeled Woman: My Late-Life Adventures in Sex and Romance.

Aside from a gendered culture, there are messages in the media that play on assumed gender roles. There is a line, however, of when these portrayals become dangerous.

The mainstream media presents those who live in poverty as being inherently different from the rest of society by creating artificial divisions and dissimilarities

Gender identities are socially constructed and reinforced in advertising and other media. A 2009 commercial for the Ford F-150 truck reinforces a violent masculinity.

Glenn Close narrates Home, a beautifully photographed tour and history of the planet, with emphasis on what it offers and what humans take away.

Hurricane Katrina's impact on the United States is evident 2 years later, but negative portrayal of African-Americans in the Superdome during this time still unexamined

Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a master of its art, and people willing to exploit it for the sake of greed: sound like a great action movie? It isn't, and that is why it works.

The Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger movie Shadowlands, directed by Richard Attenborough, takes some licence with the events and characters of CS Lewis' life.

For over 50 years, movies have misrepresented albinism's causes and characteristics, and perpetuated myths to create stand-ins for psychic dread.

The entertainment industry comes up short in its understanding and portrayal of the true super heroes and heroines who perform justice through advoacy for those in need.

Zac Efron is largely upstaged by a brilliant performance by Christian McKay as Orson Welles in Richard Linklater's adaptation of Me and Orson Welles. Read a review below.

Susan Hayward was a remarkably talented actress who specialized in portrayals of strong women who fought to overcome adversity.

A basic analysis of seemingly innocent popular culture texts often reveals strong undercurrents of colonial aggression towards Indigenous people.

King Lear is another of Shakespeare's plays that has ideas of a patriarchal society running through it.

There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.

Well known in the UK for his antagonistic interviews with recalcitrant politicians, journalist Jeremy Paxman reveals his in-depth knowledge of Victorian art.

Critics have opposing views on Shakespeare's representation of women. Are Shakespeare's plays about the individual's struggle, or the struggle of women?

There are many interpretations of the representation of Shylock. One thing is certain, he is one of the most fascinating characters in the Shakespearean repertoire.

Najiyah Diana Helwani writes a historical science fiction drama in which a modern Muslim girl travels back in time.

Liam Neeson stars in Taken to provide a fantastical story of a father saving his daughter from kidnappers involved in sex trafficking.

An exploration of duty and passion - or Pietas and Furor - in Virgil's Aeneid, and how these apply to the characters of Dido and Aeneas.

After championing neutrality since 1914, Woodrow Wilson used propaganda to convince the American public that participation in the war was necessary and moral.

The Dark Knight has taken in over $200 million worldwide to date and much of the buzz around the film is due to the incredible performance by the late Heath Ledger.

Nick Cave's film "The Proposition" shows great courage in its portrayal of the covered-up frontier Aboriginal war. But does that courage extend to the marketing?

Erdrich's seminal novel highlights the American stereotypes associated with Native American culture, using the landscape of the reservation to subvert such assertions.

An anticipated Oscar nomination for Golden Globe winner Heath Ledger would make him the seventh posthumous nominee.

Debonair, sauve and impossibly sexy, James Bond is the archetypal smooth character in film.

You might come to a production of Chicago: The Musical to see J. Peterman, but you'll want to stay for the rest of the talented cast.

This is the first of three articles examining the history of Vampire films. First is a look at the basis of vampire mythology and the archetypes they created.

Weeping Woman with Handkerchief by Pablo Picasso is a depiction of despair and pain. The woman represents the painful realities in the world.

The Noel Langley adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' classic novella, for the silver screen is delightful but not completely true to book.

An analysis of Annette Bening's characterization of the Marquise de Merteuil and her relationship with the characters of Valmont, Cecile and Danceny.

What is it about certain families that make them exceptional? Whether by genes or nepotism, many famous Hollywood names got their "in" through their famous relatives.

History is always subjective unless one considers dates and facts as constituting the entire discipline. How we write history determines how the public understands it.

Popular media isn't up to providing realistic characters who are disabled, so how can you, as a writer of fiction, do any better? Simple. Just write them as people.

"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show" present different views of the black family. However, there are similarities and differences between both.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager is a pain to watch and does not show the reality of most American teens at all.

This collection of essays will appeal to Social Historians, Victorian Studies scholars and those with a general interest in the history of psychiatry.

In today's world, building and maintaining a healthy body image can be extremely difficult. Here are some tips as to why this is the case, and how to resist it.

As the saying goes, "The pen is mightier than the sword". It seems very few things have the power to offend and liberate like works of literature.

Cracked published its list of the nine most racist Disney characters. But did they do their homework? Part #1 of a 2-part series.

Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) are teaming up on the Paramount animated film Rango. Flick has March 2011 release.

Walt Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South may get released onto DVD. The movie was heavily criticized for its portrayal of blacks.

Love is truly dead as a pack of feral youths prey on a couple in remote and rural England.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall scores number two at this week's box office and number one in Apatow films!

Although baseball has provided the subject matter for some fine movies, there's no sure-fire formula. Some big names have flopped and some have become controversial.