BEA2012

While stereotyping has been fought for years, stereotypes are still at the core of many television programs and their associated cross platform content. This quick moving panel will present highlights of research on current television shows conducted by students at California State University Chico and Washington State. Moderator: Jennifer Meadows, California State University, Chico
Panelists: Jennifer Skinner, Chico State University; Stereotypes and "The Big Bang Theory"
Spenser Tilus, Chico State University; Stereotypes and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
Rachel Sauerbier, Washington State University; Reluctant Stereotypes: The Use and Reinforcements of Stereotypes on Social Networking Sites
Erica Markham, Chico State University; Stereotypes and "Modern Family"
Jon Ortez, Chico State University; Stereotypes and "Jersey Shore"
Jonathan Bohlander, Chico State University; Stereotypes and "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette"