Diversity in Media
Representation of Diversity in Media – Overview
What we see – and don’t see – in media affects how we view reality. Media works can be imagined either as mirrors that reflect an audience’s own experience, windows that give them access to experiences they otherwise wouldn’t have known, or in some cases both.
Indigenous People
This section hones in on many issues that are specific or unique to Indigenous people in Canada, including the underreporting of crimes against Indigenous people by news media and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous people seeking to produce content for their own communities.
2SLGBTQ+ Representation
In this section, we explore how a heteronormative media constructs, represents, and comments on the legitimacy of 2SLGBTQ+ identities. We also explore the differences and overlaps between mainstream media and their 2SLGBTQ+ counterparts.
Racial and Cultural Diversity
While there is growing demand for more and better diversity in media, entertainment and news media are not balanced in their portrayal of racial and cultural diversity. These articles look at representation and participation by racialized groups in different media.
Persons with Disabilities
In this section, we explore common media representations of people with disabilities. We also discuss issues relating to people with disabilities finding work in media and challenge common assumptions about people with physical and mental disabilities.
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Religion
The myriad religions practiced by Canadian believers are not always represented fairly or accurately by media. In this section we explore the challenges faced by the three major monotheisms in Canada’s media landscape.
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Privilege in the Media
Privilege manifests itself in a many ways. The fact that it is systemic rather than localized means that it is difficult to identify. Moreover, individual benefits of privilege may often seem small — but being outside of privilege can have staggering setbacks. This section helps identify how media and privilege intersect.