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Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity

by Michael Jackson 1,*
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FCMICS  2020 2(1):10; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614
Received: 25 April 2020 / Accepted: 21 May 2020 / Published Online: 14 June 2020
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This paper delves into the multifaceted nature of media representation and its impact on individual and collective identities from cross-cultural perspectives. Media, as a powerful social and cultural force, shapes our perceptions and influences our understanding of the world. The core focus is on analyzing how media constructs and reinforces certain identities, while simultaneously challenging and subverting others. By examining various media forms such as film, television, advertising, and the internet, this study explores the ways in which cultural norms, values, and biases are reflected and communicated through media. It examines the implications of these representations on individuals' self-identity, social interactions, and cultural exchanges. The paper further discusses the role of audience reception in shaping media representation and investigates the potential for media to foster cultural understanding and empathy. Ultimately, the research underscores the importance of critically evaluating media content to ensure diverse and inclusive representations that accurately reflect the complexity of human experiences across cultures.

Keywords: Media Representation; Cultural Identity; Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Social Constructs; Audience Reception.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Jackson, M. (2020). Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 10. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614
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Jackson, M. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2020, 2, 10. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614
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Jackson M. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2020, 2(1):10. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614
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Jackson, Michael 2020. "Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 2, no.1:10. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614

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Jackson, M. (2020). Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Media Representation and Identity. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 10. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200614

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