The Cowboy Conundrum: An Examination of Representation within Western Genre Media
Location
Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2052, Session 2
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis Presentation (Open Access)
Faculty Mentor
Matthew Hashiguchi
Faculty Mentor Email
mhashiguchi@georgiasouthern.edu
Presentation Year
2022
Start Date
22-4-2022 1:30 PM
End Date
22-4-2022 2:30 PM
Description
The cultural perception of the American Cowboy is a white male. Historical data indicates the majority of cowboys were comprised of BIPOC. This study analyzed the demographic data of performers in IMDB's Top 100 Western Movies of All Time. The data collected suggests Hollywood casting can affect cultural perception.
Academic Unit
College of Arts and Humanities
The Cowboy Conundrum: An Examination of Representation within Western Genre Media
Statesboro Campus, Russell Union, Room 2052, Session 2
The cultural perception of the American Cowboy is a white male. Historical data indicates the majority of cowboys were comprised of BIPOC. This study analyzed the demographic data of performers in IMDB's Top 100 Western Movies of All Time. The data collected suggests Hollywood casting can affect cultural perception.
