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Summary:

Abstract: This study focuses on dark-skinned, Black women's representation in Black sitcoms. Through a mixed-methods use of a comparative textual analysis and focus group, the content and context of episodes from A Different World and Dear White People are explored to illustrate portrayals of dark-skinned, Black women and how these portrayals affect dark-skinned, Black women's self-esteem. Its findings contribute to colorism research by exploring colorism in Black sitcoms. Because this topic is largely unexplored, this study seeks to begin a conversation about dark skinned, Black women's representation in Black sitcoms. The main objective is to ultimately improve their depictions and roles in Black sitcoms and hold Black creatives responsible for the role they play in promoting colorism and its ultimate effect on Black women's self esteem.

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Jasmine Cherese , author

Contributors:

Paul, Newly , committee chair

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Is it Really a Different World?: Colorism Then and Now in Black Sitcoms [by Johnson, J.C.]

Related Series:

NT thesis, Journalism; [volume] 2019

Subjects:

African American women in television broadcasting

Situation comedies (Television programs) — United States

Self-esteem in women — United States

African American television viewers

African Americans — Race identity

African Americans — Color

Colorism — United States

Genres:

Academic theses

Dissertation Notes:

M.A. ― University of North Texas, 2019.

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (UNT Digital Library, viewed October 1, 2021).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 60 pages).

Call Numbers:

Electronic Thesis

OCLC Numbers:

1300233707