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Counter Stereotyping Present In Grey’S Anatomy, Ashley Harwood

Undergraduate Research at FIU (URFIU) Conference

Stereotypes have always been present in society, but the rise in popularity of pop culture over the past decades has consequently affected the development of certain stereotypes. Prior studies have demonstrated how racial, ethical, and gender stereotypes are upheld in society and in the entertainment industry. The medical TV series Grey’s Anatomy, being a widely known and watched show, will be observed to see how the producers and writers of the show have depicted the characters, setting, and storylines in a way that challenges the preconceived notions of society. Characterization of the protagonists, such as the clothes they wear, their …