Negative Stereotypes of Latino/as in American Media

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What percentage of the American population do Latino/as represent?

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20% / a fifth

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What percentage of roles in films and TV shows do Latino/as get?

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5%

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What is the representation of Latino/a characters in American films and TV shows?

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Latino/a characters appear in only 5% of American films and TV shows.

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What negative stereotypes are often associated with Latinas in American media?

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Hot-tempered and sexy maids.

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What negative stereotypes are often associated with Latino men in American media?

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Drug dealers and outlaws / criminals.

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What is the consequence of the lack of positive representation of Latino/as in American fiction?

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There is a lack of positive representation of Latino/as.

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What is one of the most common clichés about Latinos?

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They are associated with / linked to drug trafficking.

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How can stereotypes affect Latino/as?

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They can change the way Latino/as see themselves.

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What is a consequence of the lack of representation of Latino/as?

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People are prejudiced against Latino/as.

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What can the lack of representation lead Latino/as to do?

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Latino/a will limit themselves.