... 's, Mammy stereotypes are still infused in television shows and film to date. In the early 70's a comedy TV series called Maude portrayed a wisecracking maid Florida Evans. The mother, Florida Evans," played by actress Esther Rolle appearance represented the typical "Mammy " that had been depicted since the early 20's. In 1980's, the movie Color Purple portrayed a no nonsense women named Sofia played by actress Oprah Winfrey. Sofia portrayed ... the typical mammy role: loud, obnoxious and emasculating. In the 21st Century we have "Madea ", a hefty African American ... ...

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