Citation: Moody, M. (2011). The Nappy-Headed Ho: A Fantasy Theme Analysis Of The Don Imus Scandal From A Black Feminist Approach. Conference Papers -- International Communication Association, 1-24.
Abstract
This essay applies symbolic convergence theory (SCT) with its critical method, fantasy theme analysis (FTA), to explore Don Imus's of fantasy themes to depict members of Rutgers predominantly black, female basketball team as "nappy&headed hos' This analysis concludes that m!s was extremely successful in getting his two co-hosts to help him develop a fantasy plotline' while the shock jock started the dialog!e, his ideas caught fire, and all three men added important elements that served to frame black women negatively' They placed great emphasis on character development, while not referring to game highlights or individual s$ills at all' instead, they focused on superficial elements s!ch as the basketball players loo$s, describing them as masculine, nappy&headed and tattooed' because the members of the Rutgers basketball team did not fit their description of an ideal woman, m!s and his co&hosts resorted to stereotypes deeply entrenched in cultural narratives of black women' worth noting is while highly negative, Imm!s" comments brought to light other instances where people condone similar misogynistic messages in comedy and rap music and fostered solutions to reduce both types. Scholars must encourage essays s!ch as this one to keep the discussion of free speech, race and gender on the public's agenda.
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