Question

In network television broadcasts, major publications, and other forms of mass media and entertainment, _______________ are often either absent or presented as heavily stereotyped, two-dimensional characters.

Answer 1

Answer:

Minorities.

Explanation:

As the exercise briefly describes, minorities are often either absent or presented as heavily stereotyped, two-dimensional characters. Sometimes, as if TV studios were "forced" to introduce characters from a minority. This obeys an historical pattern of prejudice against this minorities from the advertisers and broadcasters, who believe that to diversify and picture minorities in TV shows wont help the economic system presented for them. But, not presenting a diversified actually hurts both the public (who wishes to see a representation of the real life) and the broadcasters that miss the chance of exploring new markets.