Cultivation theory posits that exposure to media content over time can shape people's perceptions of the world and their beliefs about social groups.

Invisibility refers to the lack of representation of racial and ethnic minorities in media content.

Negative priming occurs when media coverage of racial and ethnic minorities focuses disproportionately on negative events and issues.

Stereotyping involves portraying racial and ethnic minorities in oversimplified and often negative ways.

Agenda-setting theory proposes that the media can influence the public's perception of the importance of certain issues.

Tokenism involves the inclusion of a small number of racial and ethnic minorities in media content to create the appearance of diversity.

Confirmation bias occurs when media coverage of racial and ethnic minorities reinforces existing stereotypes and prejudices.

Colorblindness involves ignoring or downplaying the significance of race and ethnicity in media content.

Social learning theory posits that individuals learn behaviors and attitudes by observing others, including media characters.

Authentic representation involves portraying racial and ethnic minorities in a realistic and nuanced manner, avoiding stereotypes and tokenism.

Tabloid journalism involves sensationalizing stories and focusing on emotionally charged content, often at the expense of accuracy and fairness.

Respectful representation involves portraying racial and ethnic minorities in a way that is respectful and accurate, avoiding stereotypes and tokenism.

Targeted marketing involves focusing on stories that are relevant to the interests and concerns of a particular racial or ethnic group.

Inclusive representation involves portraying racial and ethnic minorities in a way that is inclusive and representative, avoiding stereotypes and tokenism.