Why does the writer of the article believe Rio 2 is problematic in terms of its representations?
Because he believes that certain prejudices are noticeable. For example, the lead characters are white Americans, which is especially strange for Anne Hathaway's character (Jewel) who supposably was born and raised in Rio. The couples long-lost jungle relatives are further evidence as they are not white voice actors: Jewel's father is Cuban-born Andy Garcia, her aunt is Puerto Rico-born Rita Moreno, and her former beau is mixed-race Hawaiian Bruno Mars.
What are PEPs and why are they an issue for racial representation?
- Problem Contexts
- Entertainment Contexts
- Performance Contexts
They are an issue for racial representation because within PEPs, black people and other genotypes have to be associated with vexing circumstances. Dr Charles Da Costa says "Strive to pacify, make others happy and be exceptional or extraordinary - far from 'normal'. Villainy, exoticism, jocularity and athleticism are common indicators of this malaise. Images of ethnicity do not need to be conveyed within the narrow scope of PEPs."
Why does Da Costa believe we end up with stereotypes in animation?
Da Costa believes that decisions on character and performance must be made quickly in order for design and production processes to commence and advance. Therefore, regarding representations of ethnicity and epidermal type, family animation often finds itself in a bind. Da Costa says that "It consciously and subconsciously opts for the 'safe' representational defaults - stereotypes."
Da Costa believes that decisions on character and performance must be made quickly in order for design and production processes to commence and advance. Therefore, regarding representations of ethnicity and epidermal type, family animation often finds itself in a bind. Da Costa says that "It consciously and subconsciously opts for the 'safe' representational defaults - stereotypes."
What does Turbo say about social mobility?
That social mobility is only available to white characters, the message seems to be, and it's the job on non-whites to facilitate it.
That social mobility is only available to white characters, the message seems to be, and it's the job on non-whites to facilitate it.
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