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Four stages of ethnic minority portrayal. A contemporary look at Cedric Clark’s typology . In 1969, Cedric Clark outlined four stages of ethnic minority portrayal. Stage 1: Non-recognition Stage 2: Ridicule Stage 3: Regulation Stage 4: Respect. Non-recognition.
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Four stages of ethnic minority portrayal A contemporary look at Cedric Clark’s typology
In 1969, Cedric Clark outlined four stages of ethnic minority portrayal • Stage 1: Non-recognition • Stage 2: Ridicule • Stage 3: Regulation • Stage 4: Respect
Non-recognition • In this stage, the group is treated as if it does not even exist. It is neither seen nor heard in mainstream popular culture • Exclusion of African Americans from major league sports • Early TV • Mainstream movies of the 1930s and 1940s • Popular music of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s