Representations of Ethnicity

The stereotyping and ideologies involved in representations of ethnicity very much exist and have done for a long time. Unfortunately, the representations can be very negative and it is hard to judge what is acceptable due to wide perceptions on what is racist or prejudice. A typical example of ethnic stereotyping can be seen in the film 30 Minutes or Less

Jesse Eisenberg as seen in the poster above is the main character accompanied by his Asian sidekick played by Aziz Ansari. Throughout the film Ansari's character 'Chet' shows what it's like to be an Asian man in an American society. In jokes he is constantly reinforcing to Jesse's character 'Nick' that he stands out and is different. For example when the two characters steal a car Chet is worried as the man may have seen his hands and in that American neighbourhood there aren't many Asian people. 

Another stereotype can be seen in the film Requiem For a Dream starring Marlon Wayans as the character Tyrone. When Harry and Tyrone are arrested, Harry is treated with significantly less prejudice due to being white whereas Tyrone receives abuse throughout his stay in prison for being black. This society like in 30 Minutes or Less is a typical American society where black and asian people are a minority and subject to a significant amount of prejudice and stereotyping.