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Can Television Shows or Movies Promote Stereotypes?

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Some have complained about television shows like 'The Sopranos' because it portrays Italians as mobsters. This, people argue, only perpetuates negative stereotypes about Italians. Others have made similar claims about other shows and movies. Are such complaints valid? Should stereotypes be avoided?


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