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I need information on whether stereotypes in the media are assisting or detracting from the cause of diversity and or assimilation. What is the effect of media portrayal on promoting diversity consciousness in the workplace?

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The solution discusses whether stereotypes in the media are assisting or detracting from the cause of diversity and or assimilation and the effect of media portrayal on promoting diversity consciousness in the workplace. The text contains 324 words.

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Any analysis on this issue starts with the acknowledgment of the fact that media is a powerful creator of opinion. People tend to let themselves be driven by media (especially television and journals) without questioning the validity and the objectivity of the information presented. Knowing this, it is evident that media has an important word in generating and disseminating stereotypes.

Stereotypes and preconceived ideas can only be destroyed by two factors: human interaction and willingness to change. ...

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