Our perception of the world is consequently influenced by the media. As many television programs, films and series are from America or at least influenced by American television, it is important for us to know, how the Americans represent themselves and others in those television productions.
In this term paper I will explain, how “The Simpsons” influence our perception of the Americans and their way of life. Many stereotypes are represented without being necessarily recognized while watching the episodes of The Simpsons.
The episode “Mypods and Boomsticks” (Season 20, episode 7) is a good example to show how the Americans see themselves and different cultures and how we are influenced by their point of view and often believe in what we see or what we are told by them.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. An Analysis of the Perception and the Prejudices Against the Americans which One Gains While Watching the Episode “Mypods and Boomsticks”
2 a. Cultural Stereotypes as Shared Narratives of Identity
2 b. Cognitive and Emotional Effects of the Intertextuality of (Narrative) Stereotypes in “Mypods and Boomsticks”
3. Conclusion
4. Works Cited
Appendix
- Quote paper
- Anastasia Wolter (Author), 2011, The Perception of the American Way of Life through the TV Serial „The Simpsons“, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/286749
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