| Working While Black: Essays on Television Portrayals of African American Professionals Contributor(s): Brackett, Latoya T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 147667521X ISBN-13: 9781476675213 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 791.450 |
| LCCN: 2020057850 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 8.5" (0.70 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In recent years, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In particular, Black characters have become more actualized and have started extending beyond racial stereotypes. In this collection of essays, the representation of Black characters in professionally defined careers is examined. Commentary is also provided on the portrayal of Black people in relation to stereotypes alongside the importance of Black representation on screen. This work also introduces the idea of Black-collar, a category which highlights the Black experience in white-collar jobs. The essays are divided into six parts based on themes, including profession, and focuses on a select number of Black characters on TV since the 1990s. |