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Pardun Professor and Director School of Journalism Middle Tennessee State University Thank you, Special Olympics: Thank you, Special Olympics This research was supported by a cooperative agreement between Special Olympics International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Social Learning Theory We learn how to act from watching others Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Cultivation Analysis We view the world through the media Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Agenda Setting The media tell us not what to think, but what to think about Why Movies?: Why Movies? 'Movies, like all the mass media serve as a potential source of informal education.' Jowett, G., andamp; Linton, J. M. (1989). Movies as mass communication. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Media Disability Studies:: Media Disability Studies: Tend to be qualitatively conducted Textual analyses, narrative interpretation, etc. Tend to focus on physical disabilities or mental illness Use small sample, but make large statements Quantitative Content Analysis: Quantitative Content Analysis examines statistically significant patterns of representation 41 movies (1962-2003) 2,423 scenes Some of the Movies: Some of the Movies Charly Being There I am Sam The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Of Mice and Men The Green Mile Forrest Gump Negative Stereotypical Portrayals: Negative Stereotypical Portrayals have increased over time (p andlt; .01). Illiciting Pity: Illiciting Pity Men (R2 = .238) are shown needing pity at only slightly lower rate than women (R2 = .292) (both values sig. at p andlt; .01) Being Victimized: Being Victimized Characters with ID are increasingly shown in movies to be victims. Women are more likely to be victims (R2 = .425) than men (R2 = .385). Being Vulnerable: Being Vulnerable Although men and women with ID are shown as vulnerable, over the years, women are much more likely to be shown as such. Men: R2 = .250 Women: R2 = .641 What about “Good” Stereotypes?: What about 'Good' Stereotypes? Super Hero Women are shown more frequently as super heros (R2 = .584) No significance for men (R2 = .036) “Breaking Away”: 'Breaking Away' Men significantly less likely to be shown in breaking away roles (R2 = -.114). Women more likely (R2 = .570) to 'break away' How are People with ID portrayed in Movies?: How are People with ID portrayed in Movies? Often 'invisible' in movies—even when the subject is about them! Examined 23 'normal' traits. Coded for present/absent Most Common Behaviors Displayed: Most Common Behaviors Displayed Engages in conversation: 66% Has a job: 64% Engages in mainstream activities: 17% Shows skills: 14% All other behaviors are displayed in less than 10% of the scenes in which the ID characters are present!: All other behaviors are displayed in less than 10% of the scenes in which the ID characters are present! Slide19: Following directions: 8% Being stubborn: 5% Interest in sex: 5% Reading or doing math: 6% Knowing right from wrong: 5% Showing interest in marriage: 1% Playing with others: 1% What about “The Ringer”?: What about 'The Ringer'? A movie endorsed by Special Olympics. Athletes with ID are definitely the heroes of the movie. 791 viewers completed online survey: 791 viewers completed online survey 84% of youth andamp; 93% of adult respondents said they liked the movie. Over 90% felt the movie had the potential to teach people about individuals with ID. 74% of youth andamp; 83% of adults thought movie would have positive impact on people’s attitudes toward people with ID. Most common scenes: Most common scenes Conversations: 68% Friendships: 45% Sports: 40% Sex: 35% Skills: 28% Ethical behavior: 10% Does the right thing: 8% Reads: 8% But, not all good news…: But, not all good news… Only 3% of the scenes talk about employment All main characters with ID are male except for one woman who is the potential love interest for 'the Ringer' 8 behaviors deemed 'normal' are shown in 0% scenes. What should we do?: What should we do? Understand that if what we know about Intellectual Disability is from the media, we are seeing only a partial picture. Educate ourselves about people with ID. Be an advocate! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Pardun Freedom Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 99 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: August 21, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Misinformed at the Movies: How people with Intellectual Disabilities are (mis)represented in the movies: Misinformed at the Movies: How people with Intellectual Disabilities are (mis)represented in the movies Carol J. Pardun Professor and Director School of Journalism Middle Tennessee State University Thank you, Special Olympics: Thank you, Special Olympics This research was supported by a cooperative agreement between Special Olympics International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Social Learning Theory We learn how to act from watching others Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Cultivation Analysis We view the world through the media Why should we study the media?: Why should we study the media? Agenda Setting The media tell us not what to think, but what to think about Why Movies?: Why Movies? 'Movies, like all the mass media serve as a potential source of informal education.' Jowett, G., andamp; Linton, J. M. (1989). Movies as mass communication. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage. Media Disability Studies:: Media Disability Studies: Tend to be qualitatively conducted Textual analyses, narrative interpretation, etc. Tend to focus on physical disabilities or mental illness Use small sample, but make large statements Quantitative Content Analysis: Quantitative Content Analysis examines statistically significant patterns of representation 41 movies (1962-2003) 2,423 scenes Some of the Movies: Some of the Movies Charly Being There I am Sam The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Of Mice and Men The Green Mile Forrest Gump Negative Stereotypical Portrayals: Negative Stereotypical Portrayals have increased over time (p andlt; .01). Illiciting Pity: Illiciting Pity Men (R2 = .238) are shown needing pity at only slightly lower rate than women (R2 = .292) (both values sig. at p andlt; .01) Being Victimized: Being Victimized Characters with ID are increasingly shown in movies to be victims. Women are more likely to be victims (R2 = .425) than men (R2 = .385). Being Vulnerable: Being Vulnerable Although men and women with ID are shown as vulnerable, over the years, women are much more likely to be shown as such. Men: R2 = .250 Women: R2 = .641 What about “Good” Stereotypes?: What about 'Good' Stereotypes? Super Hero Women are shown more frequently as super heros (R2 = .584) No significance for men (R2 = .036) “Breaking Away”: 'Breaking Away' Men significantly less likely to be shown in breaking away roles (R2 = -.114). Women more likely (R2 = .570) to 'break away' How are People with ID portrayed in Movies?: How are People with ID portrayed in Movies? Often 'invisible' in movies—even when the subject is about them! Examined 23 'normal' traits. Coded for present/absent Most Common Behaviors Displayed: Most Common Behaviors Displayed Engages in conversation: 66% Has a job: 64% Engages in mainstream activities: 17% Shows skills: 14% All other behaviors are displayed in less than 10% of the scenes in which the ID characters are present!: All other behaviors are displayed in less than 10% of the scenes in which the ID characters are present! Slide19: Following directions: 8% Being stubborn: 5% Interest in sex: 5% Reading or doing math: 6% Knowing right from wrong: 5% Showing interest in marriage: 1% Playing with others: 1% What about “The Ringer”?: What about 'The Ringer'? A movie endorsed by Special Olympics. Athletes with ID are definitely the heroes of the movie. 791 viewers completed online survey: 791 viewers completed online survey 84% of youth andamp; 93% of adult respondents said they liked the movie. Over 90% felt the movie had the potential to teach people about individuals with ID. 74% of youth andamp; 83% of adults thought movie would have positive impact on people’s attitudes toward people with ID. Most common scenes: Most common scenes Conversations: 68% Friendships: 45% Sports: 40% Sex: 35% Skills: 28% Ethical behavior: 10% Does the right thing: 8% Reads: 8% But, not all good news…: But, not all good news… Only 3% of the scenes talk about employment All main characters with ID are male except for one woman who is the potential love interest for 'the Ringer' 8 behaviors deemed 'normal' are shown in 0% scenes. What should we do?: What should we do? Understand that if what we know about Intellectual Disability is from the media, we are seeing only a partial picture. Educate ourselves about people with ID. Be an advocate!