The stereotype that I am contemplating doing for my research paper is the stereotype of the mentally handicap in the media. I have chosen a few movies, some of which purely make fun of the mentally challenged and others that actually show them in a good light. The two movies that my main focus is going to be on are Radio and the Ringer. As much as I would love to do this topic I am worried that there is not that much information on it. As I began researching I found that the information is pretty repetitive. I was unable to find a running blog about my topic but I did find one really good website. It focuses on every stereotype in the media but allows you to narrow your focus. The website does have a blog on it but I couldn’t find a blog post that had anything to do with disabilities. I tried to find a blog about my topic but had no such luck. I am sure as I put more effort into the research I will be able to come across some more specific information. The website is http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/persons_with_disabilities/index.cfm and may be helpful to other topics about stereotypes in the media.
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Radio is a great movie to use for a handicap topic. You should do your paper on a stereo type that you've always had of a particular group or other people have had of you. That way, you'll be a little more interested and you'll use more of your own thoughts rather than depending heavily on your sources. Also, if you’re having trouble finding new information, you should try changing your search criteria. For example, instead of searching “stereotypes of the handicap” you should try “handicapped treatment or tendencies.” Essentially, don’t limit yourself to one dimension by searching the same topic. Search different criteria for your topic to get different ideas and information.
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