ENG 888 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Korra, Idris Elba, Current Tv
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Dominant: happy poor get by through strong ties to the fam. Fam helps positive connections but the problems still exist. Selective depictions of successful individuals or families may undermine systemic problems/ exceptions. Fresh prince: good life for black race, but not always true. A black person will sell less internationally e. g. would a black man even be considered for james bond? (like idris elba??) In negative terms, excludes, represses, censors, masks, conceals. When power produces: it produces reality; it produces domains of objects and rituals of truth . The legend of korra is the most diverse show on tv today because it depicts characters from all parts of asia as well as from inuit peoples, of all ages from toddlers to seniors, and sexuality. All characters showcase their individuality through their cultures. But they aren"t de ned by their culture. Choice of following a model or being persuasive in innovative ways.
