They helped fearful white Americans blame blacks for the problems of the inner city. They suggested that blacks caused their own problems. The problems of the ghetto were not shared by the larger society.Research findings have noted that positive representations of women in the genre are almost non-existent, and women are often depicted in degrading roles.
They fostered fear among white Americans by blaming blacks for inner-city issues, suggesting that black people were responsible for their own problems. The challenges faced by the ghetto were not shared by the broader society. Research has shown a lack of positive portrayals of women in media, often depicting them in degrading roles.