Identifier
etd-08122010-132114
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
This thesis examines the history and nature of stereotypes propagated against blacks from the African Exploration to present day. Therefore by understanding the nature of these stereotypes one can better understand the consequences they’ve had on the black community and they’ve helped to maintain racism in America. This thesis further investigates the media’s role in maintaining racist attitudes towards blacks and how separating people in categories ranking from superior which consequentially breeds inferiority is advantageous to the majority rule in America. In conclusion the problem presented in this thesis has no concrete solution other than the viewer’s perspective after engaging the artwork that this thesis supports.
Date
2010
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Andry, Katrina M., "Western interpretation of the other: how the perpetuation of negative stereotypes against blacks have shaped our culture" (2010). LSU Master's Theses. 1850.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/1850
Committee Chair
Arp, Kimberly
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.1850