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Illustrated Prejudice. A Visual Guide to Discrimination in “Jim Crow” America. Introduction. Be Advised : These images are offensive and may make you angry or uncomfortable. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Illustrated PrejudiceA Visual Guide to Discrimination in “Jim Crow”
America
Introduction
The old saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words.
However, words can’t express the hatred, injustice and discrimination that were brought about under Jim Crow
The following images show the inaccurate portrayal of African Americans in this era, and how they were discriminated against.
These images were compiled for a solely educational purpose and not intended to offend anyone. The purpose is solely to illustrate the perceptions of this era and connect to literature. The images are not a reflection of my personal beliefs or those of IUP.
Be Advised: These images are offensive and may make you angry or uncomfortable
PortrayalThese images portray
African Americans as lazy, uneducated, unattractive
and dumb.The bottom right hand
image portrays the chef denying that the child is
his son. These helped to illustrate the idea that blacks were lesser and unfortunately many believed it, like the mayor’s wife in The Color
Purple
Film & MediaMajor media such as Disney films, popular comics, and T.V. shows
like Tom & Jerry (bottom left), and Amos and Andy portrayed blacks
as inadequate This media presented this hateful idea to children and reinforced the
perception.
Discrimination
Signs that segregated restrooms, movie theaters, restaurants, and
waiting rooms were commonplace.The Ku Klux Klan terrorized black individuals (much like John D in
Beloved) during this time. However, they were portrayed as gallant in the
white community.Segregation also enforced divided transportation, like in The Color
Purple.
Why does it matter?
Unfortunately, these hateful images still occur today.
However, society can educate people and explain how these images have adverse effects
and why racism is not appropriate.
Image Credits
Dr. David Pilgrim, Vice President for Diversity and InclusionFounder of the Jim Crow MuseumFerris State University2012
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/jimcrow/FAQ.htm