Why does the writer of the article believe Rio 2 is problematic in terms of its representations?
The writer believes that Rio 2 is problematic in terms of its representation because of each characters accents. The writer believes this because the lead characters are voiced by white people and uses african-american actors, Jamie Foxx and Will.i.am to voice the hip-hop, urban birds. This suggests that the heroes and main characters are voiced by white people and the funny, colourful characters are voiced by african-americans.
What are PEPs and why are they an issue for racial representation?
PEPs means problem contexts, entertainment contexts and performance contexts. Dr Charles Da Costa, a British lecturer who writes about racial stereotyping in animation says:
"Within PEPs, black people and other genotypes have to be associated with vexing circumstances," he 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?
Dr Charles Da Costa believes:
"Decisions on character and performance must be made quickly in order for design and production processes to commence and advance. So regarding representations of ethnicity and epidermal type, family animation often finds itself in a bind. It consciously and subconsciously weighs financial against moral obligations, then unconsciously opts for the 'safe' representational defaults – stereotypes."
What does Turbo say about social mobility?
In the film Turbo the snail, voiced by Ryan Reynolds has sidekicks voiced by Samuel L Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Michelle Rodriguez. Turbo also has human companions who are Mexicans who run a taco stand and a Vietnamese woman. In Turbo social mobility is only presented on the white characters. This suggests that non-whites should take care and facilitate for white characters with social mobility.
What are PEPs and why are they an issue for racial representation?
PEPs means problem contexts, entertainment contexts and performance contexts. Dr Charles Da Costa, a British lecturer who writes about racial stereotyping in animation says:
"Within PEPs, black people and other genotypes have to be associated with vexing circumstances," he 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?
Dr Charles Da Costa believes:
"Decisions on character and performance must be made quickly in order for design and production processes to commence and advance. So regarding representations of ethnicity and epidermal type, family animation often finds itself in a bind. It consciously and subconsciously weighs financial against moral obligations, then unconsciously opts for the 'safe' representational defaults – stereotypes."
What does Turbo say about social mobility?
In the film Turbo the snail, voiced by Ryan Reynolds has sidekicks voiced by Samuel L Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Michelle Rodriguez. Turbo also has human companions who are Mexicans who run a taco stand and a Vietnamese woman. In Turbo social mobility is only presented on the white characters. This suggests that non-whites should take care and facilitate for white characters with social mobility.
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