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Websites and Articles

Databases

JSTOR
- Why search here?
  This database provides quick access to authoritative secondary source material.
- What’s included?
  Look here for a very large collection of peer-reviewed journal articles, plus a smaller collection of e-books and technical reports. Use Advanced Search to select articles from a particular topical area.

Reclaiming Arab Identity: Dismantling Arab Stereotypes
A website and research program sponsored by the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI.

Chinese in the U.S. Fact Sheet
Demographic data from the PEW Research Center.
Understanding Our Perceptions of Asian Americans
Overview of Asian Americans in the media from the Asia Society.

Indians in the U.S. Fact Sheet
Demographic data from the PEW Research Center,
Western Media's Stereotypes of Indian Culture
A 2010 article from the University of Illinois.
What is the Problem with Apu?
An article from an Indian daily newspaper.
Who I Was and Who I Want to Be — Indian Americans in Media
A Huffington Post article from 2013.

Editorial: Americanization of St. Patrick's Day
A news article explains Irish folklore as understood by Americans.
How Stereotypes of the Irish Evolved From ‘Criminals’ to Cops
Historical perspective on the Irish in America.

How Jersey Shore Transformed America
An article from Esquire magazine.
Italian American Stereotypes in U.S. Advertising
A 2003 report from the Order Sons of Italy in America.
Shadduppa Ya Stereotype! Italian-Americans Fight Back
A 2012 article from The Independent.
You Looking at Us? Italian-Americans Object to Sopranos
A 2001 article about legislators protesting The Sopranos and other media depictions of Italian-Americans

Japanese in the U.S. Fact Sheet
Demographic data from the PEW Research Center.
Understanding Our Perceptions of Asian Americans
Overview of Asian Americans in the media from the Asia Society.
Walt Disney on the Front Lines
This is a collection of movies that can be found in the library, showing depictions of Japanese people during WWII.

Enough of the Jewish Stereotypes
An opinion piece, from the Huffington Post.
Stereotypes in the United States
An in depth article on Jewish stereotypes, with a long list of further readings.

Koreans in the U.S. Fact Sheet
Demographic data from the PEW Research Center.
Understanding Our Perceptions of Asian Americans
Overview of Asian Americans in the media from the Asia Society.

How to Reduce Negative Stereotypes of Muslims in the Media
An article summarizing a speech given at Duke University.
Muslim Americans
Reports and data from the Pew Research Center.
The News Media Offer Slanted Coverage of Muslim Countries’ Treatment of Women
An article about a research study carried out by a Stanford postdoctoral fellow.
Struggling Against Stereotypes
An article about Muslim portrayals in the media, from Harvard University's Pluralism Project.
U.S. Muslims Concerned About Their Place in Society, but Continue to Believe in the American Dream
From the PEW Research Center - this is a more general report but there are references to media coverage in here.

Ending the Era of Harmful “Indian” Mascots
An article from the National Congress of American Indians.
The Newspaper Indian
This is a book about press portrayals of Native Americans in 1820-1890. This book can be checked out at the library desk.
Stereotyping Native Americans
An article from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.

Moana Might be Great for Representation but it's not all Heartwarming for Hawaii
An article about the influence of the movie Moana on Hawaii, with references to portrayals in the film.
Representations of Pacific Islanders in Film and Video
A nearly 20-year-old article by a Fijian professor and filmmaker.

High School Players Taking Knee for National Anthem Across Country
High school athletes across the country knelt for the National Anthem after Colin Kaepernick introduced the idea.
The History And Future Of Sports Activism
A radio broadcast from WBUR; the page also includes a number of links to related articles.
How Athletes are Changing the Conversation around Racism
A review of 50 years of activism in sports.
The Racial Justice Reckoning Over Sports Team Names Is Spreading
Organizations are rethinking their names, mascots and logos.
Timeline: A Look Back at Some of the Most Prominent Sports Protests Over the Years
Athletes have embraced activism for many years.
What’s Next for Activism in Pro Sports?
The NBA response to police killings of Black Americans opened the door for activism across a range of sports.