Black Stereotypes (Episode #5)

How have stereotypes that have been placed on blacks in America affected them to this point? Taking a look at the history of several stereotypes and how they made their way into the American lexicon gives us a bette understanding of how they are so pervasive in todays society. We will look at 3 historic examples for both men and women as well as their modern day examples that we see in media today. 

Black Female Stereotypes

1) The Mammie

2) The Saphire

3) The Jezebelle

Black Male Stereotypes

1) The Sambo

2) The Jim Crow

3) The Savage

We will then discuss how these characters evolved into the 

1) Hyperpredator (Savage)

2) Deadbeat Dad (Savage + Sambo)

3) Angry Black Man (Savage + SLAVERY)

4) Welfare mom (Saphire + Jezebelle)

5) Thot (Jezebelle)

We will discuss these concepts and others in today's show. 

Enjoy!