Media Studies

Misrepresentations of Asians in Western Media

Misrepresentations of Asians in Western Media

  In this conference poster presentation, Emma He, Michelle Xu, Emma Nash, and Adrienne Tang share their research on the misrepresentations of Asians and Asian culture in western films.

Media Representations of older Asian Canadians during COVID-19

Media Representations of older Asian Canadians during COVID-19

  In this conference paper, Lynda Li argues that we can discern multiple stereotypes across Canadian news media’s representations of older Asian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fetishization of Asian Women and Anti-Asian Violence

Fetishization of Asian Women and Anti-Asian Violence

  In this conference presentation, Blossom Cheng looks at various cultural forces that contribute to the fetishization of Asian women and the related dehumanization that leads to violence.

Media Objectivity in Coverage of China

Media Objectivity in Coverage of China

  In this conference presentation, Emma Martin-Rousselle discusses how geopolitical goals and media policy influence various countries’ news coverage of China’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Car Conversations Podcast

Car Conversations Podcast

  In this conference presentation, Viaan Wu shares her experience making a podcast about pop culture and social justice.

Mass Media and Criminalized Protest

Mass Media and Criminalized Protest

In this conference presentation, Mary Jim-Akaya argues that mass media represents protestors as criminals to delegitimize their complaints.