2007-06-12 00:32:06 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
YES!!!!
And much to their detriment.
2007-06-12 00:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you watch a show like this it helps to know a little about the area - North Jersey and the people they are writing about. Are all Italians in the mafia?? Of course not, but are there Italians in the mafia?? yes, so a show about Italian mafia is not reinforcing a stereotype - it is just showing a part of life - even if it is a part of life a lot of people really would rather sweep under the rug.
2007-06-12 07:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by BSE B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I knew a Italian American family that moved down south from New Jersey and guess what? They knew plenty of mob folks and their son was something of a low level guy. What's to say when so many times the stereotype is reinforced?
2007-06-12 08:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so cause I am an italian -american and I rather enjoyed the sopranos except for the ending . I also cancelled my hbo . good luck .
2007-06-12 07:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, the same as they [entertainment industry] reinforce stereotypes of any other culture or minority. Art imitates life.
2007-06-12 07:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by Joe Schmo Photo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
common - it's Hollywood!
2007-06-12 07:34:11 · answer #6 · answered by slaveof12gods 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh!
2007-06-12 07:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋