... idea that ethnic misrepresentation in the creation of fictional characters may have an impact on children is supported by literature concerning the impact of television on minority children. In 1974, Aimee Leifer, Neal J. Gordon, and Sherryl Graves wrote an article suggesting that children will change their attitudes about people and activities in order to reflect those portrayed in television programs. Thus ... ...

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