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Racism In Cartoons

Racism In Cartoons. 1890’s racial segregation in the U.S. Blacks were principal comic figures Over exaggerated. The Way African-Americans were Shown in Cartoons. Seen as: Barbaric Threatening Dangerous Ape-like. “Sleeping on the Job”. Viewed as:

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Racism In Cartoons

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  1. Racism In Cartoons • 1890’s racial segregation in the U.S. • Blacks were principal comic figures • Over exaggerated

  2. The Way African-Americans were Shown in Cartoons • Seen as: • Barbaric • Threatening • Dangerous • Ape-like

  3. “Sleeping on the Job” • Viewed as: • Undisciplined • Lazy • Careless • Useless

  4. Bad to the Bone • Symbolizes.. • White Power • Weakness • Threat • “Towering over” How did these cartoons depict stereotypical "black life," and if published today what would the reaction be compared to then?

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