This theory paper critically examines how Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish construct narratives of biracial identity and belonging, applying communication theory to explore t

This theory paper critically examines how Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish construct narratives of biracial identity and belonging, applying communication theory to explore their impact on biracial students’ identity negotiation and broader public discourse on race.
Topic: Biracial Identity, Representation, and Media Narratives: A Critical Examination of Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish in Shaping Public Discourse on Race and Belonging Purpose This theory paper will analyze how television comedies (Black-ish, Mixed-ish, Grown-ish) construct narratives of biracial identity and how these representations influence public discourse, with particular attention to biracial students’ experiences in educational and social contexts. The paper should use communication/media theory to frame the analysis (e.g., intersectionality, critical race theory, representation theory, cultural studies). Source Requirement You are provided a list of 28 approved sources (APA citations already formatted). You may not use any sources outside this list. Every claim, argument, or example drawn from scholarship must cite one of these sources. You should aim to use 25–30 total citations in the final paper. Paper Structure Introduction (1–2 pages) Introduce the general issue of biracial identity and representation in media. Introduce the three shows (Black-ish, Mixed-ish, Grown-ish) and explain why they are important cultural texts. Present the thesis (from outline): These shows both affirm and challenge dominant discourses on biracial identity through humor, generational storytelling, and depictions of education/family, shaping how biracial students negotiate identity. Literature Review (6–8 pages) Organize by themes, not individual sources. Four main sections (see outline): Media’s role in constructing biracial identity. Generational perspectives across the three shows. Biracial students’ engagement with media portrayals. Broader implications for representation, inclusivity, and cultural discourse. Within each section: Summarize key findings from 4–6 sources. Compare/contrast authors’ arguments. Identify gaps or tensions in the literature. Theory Integration (2–3 pages) Explicitly apply communication theories (e.g., Hall’s representation theory, Collins’ intersectionality, Bonilla-Silva’s color-blind racism). Show how these theories help explain the significance of the shows’ portrayals. Discussion (2–3 pages) Analyze how biracial students might interpret the media representations. Highlight the significance of intergenerational perspectives. Discuss the broader role of television in shaping public discourse on race and belonging. Conclusion (1–2 pages) Restate thesis in a fresh way. Summarize the key insights from the literature and theory. Explain why studying biracial representation in media matters for society, higher education, and communication studies. Writing Style APA 7th edition formatting. Literature review style: synthesize, don’t just summarize. Integrate citations smoothly (paraphrase > quote). Aim for 15–20 pages total. Research Questions (must be included in paper) RQ1: How do the television shows Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish construct narratives of biracial identity, and what implications do these portrayals have for public understandings of race and belonging? RQ2: In what ways do biracial college students engage with and interpret media representations of biracial identity as depicted in Grown-ish? RQ3: How do generational perspectives on race and identity differ across Black-ish, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish, and what communication strategies are used to reflect these differences? Deliverables A completed theory paper (15–20 pages, double-spaced). Must strictly use the provided list of 28 sources. APA-formatted in-text citations and reference list.