Throughout our lives we have been exposed to stereotypes and even though we may not have realized it, those images of certain racial groups have been implemented in our brains. Within these shows and movies there are several examples of stereotypical references towards ethnic groups. For example, Hispanic people are always assumed to either speak Spanish or they are referenced as farmworkers who are poor and or they are over sexualized. Another example, is when Asian Americans are seen as the most intelligent out of everyone and that they can't speak English very well. So, when examples like these are always shown on large platforms such as television shows and movies, the audience that view it will have this certain image of a group of people or a certain individual and always having that image when meeting someone who looks similar. Therefore, people will have this incomplete perception of certain racial groups.
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I agree I have also seen this in some shows that I like to watch these do happen if they are represented at all as many characters from diverse backgrounds aren't always represented. Not only that but if people see someone similar to them acting this way on TV especially kids will think its ok. They will try to fit into their role and see other people in those stereotypical roles as well which will ultimately give them a skewed perception of other people.
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