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3. Mass Media Representations: Mass media representations
of gender, race, and social class play a significant role in
shaping societal perceptions. These representations can
impact the construction of reality among the general public
and perpetuate racism and sexism on a larger scale 52.

4. Intersectionality and Power Dynamics: Critical analysis
of media portrayals considers the intersectional influences
of gender, race, and social class, recognizing that identity is
complex and multidimensional. It also delves into the
power dynamics that shape what stories are told and how
they are told 53.

5. Political Economy of Production and Textual Analysis:
The critical analysis of media representations involves
examining the political economy of media production,
textual analysis, and audience response. It integrates
multidisciplinary issues of power related to gender, race,
and class into a wide range of articles examining the
economic and cultural implications of mass media as
institutions 54.

In summary, the critical analysis of media portrayals of race,
gender, and social class involves examining how these identity
factors are represented in media narratives, challenging
stereotypes, and considering the intersectional influences and
power dynamics that shape media representations.