1. African-American Masculinity
They showed how the majority of black men joined gangs, grew up in poverty, and sold drugs. One of the most important things that these groups showed was there dislike for the police, political authority. ... These shows consist of, "The Cosby Show", "The Jeffersons", "Family Matters", and "A Different World." These shows showed how the African American community and male masculinity was changing from the violent, angry, and aggressive into the caring, proud, and strong but not passive. These shows were comedies lightening up moods, showing a normal fami...
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