complete 2 discusiion boards

Discussion board 1

In this assignment, you will select one media diversity statement or initiative to examine and evaluate. Your textbook highlights diversity statements/initiatives from Time Warner, Gannett, and News Corp. You may also consider AEJMC, ASNE, RTNDA, NAACP Image Awards, SAG, GLADD, or other groups associated with media diversity initiatives. After you have examined and evaluated the diversity statement or initiative, respond to the following items in a 250 to 300 word response.

1. Identify your media diversity statement or initiative and provide a reference for it or a website URL so we may read or examine it.
2. What is the fundamental goal of this initiative/statement?
3. How successful do you believe this diversity statement or initiative is in accomplishing that goal?
4. What recommendation would you make to the media organization or group to improve upon this initiative?

Discussion board 2

In this discussion assignment, you will compare/contrast two media portrayals of socioeconomic class. You will write a 300-500 word essay that respond to the following items.

1. Select a film, television program, or advertisement that portrays a very wealthy character. Identify the film, program or ad and the character and describe how the audience is informed about the wealth of the character.
2. How is the character portrayed as wealthy?
3. Do you believe this is a stereotypical portrayal and why?
4. Next, select select a film, television program, or advertisement that portrays a very poor character. Identify the film, program or ad and the character and describe how the audience is informed about the poverty of the character.
5. How is the character portrayed as poor?
6. Do you believe this is a stereotypical portrayal and why?
7. How do you believe audience attitudes are affected by these two portrayals of rich and poor?