Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
Spring 6-1-2020
Abstract
Research on the portrayals of Latinos and mental health allows for the conceptualization of a long-lasting social issue. This project identifies the different film and television content that erroneously depicts Latinos with mental illnesses. This study takes a qualitative approach to help describe what roles Latino characters play in the media and how mental health is portrayed by such characters. We selected a purposive sample of cases where Latino roles were played by Latino actors, non-Latino actors, or actors with an “ambiguous” ethnic identity. This collaborative project poses the following research questions: We ask how are Latinos with mental health issues portrayed in popular culture?
Recommended Citation
Munoz, Jose A.; Reynoso-Franco, Anahi; Perez, Lydia; and Tovar, Sarai, "Popular Culture Portrayals of Latinos and Mental Health" (2020). Sociology Faculty Publications. 5.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/sociology-publications/5
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