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Masiha,

I have to agree with your statements that you shared when “It is true that whites in America are still the predominate race and so it would make sense to cast mostly white members on a show or movie.”

Its not simple being a women of color especially African- American in society where images of white race is normal, accepted for most to be advertised in society and television. In my own opinion when it comes to the social media and images around us women as a gender are being objectified. The individual person in question for example a super model, stripper, etc. it objectifies all women. It sends the message this is how women are being viewed throughout the popular culture. Its is a observation of women’s value as a unity. I like

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