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Jewish On-Screen Representation Is Largely Stereotypes and Needs More ‘Diversity and Specificity,’ New Study Finds
The WrapStory by Tess Patton
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New USC study finds Jewish on-screen depictions still rely on tired stereotypes, lacking diversity and nuance
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- Study analyzed over 8,000 TV and film characters, revealing that 80% of Jewish characters exhibited at least one stereotype like being obsessed with money or overrepresented in certain professions like lawyers or doctors
- Researchers say Hollywood needs to move beyond monolithic portrayals and showcase the true diversity of the Jewish experience, from Orthodox to secular, ethnic to racial backgrounds
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Tess Patton, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center's Media Impact Project