JOURNAL ARTICLE

Paranoia and Fantastic Blackness.

  • Published In: Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media & Culture, 2023, v. 45, n. 3. P. 309 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication & Mass Media Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Davis, Jade E. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article delves into the concept of "fantastic blackness" and its connection to paranoia and empathy. It argues that black individuals in the United States are often objectified and sexualized through the lens of the white gaze. The author suggests that empathy and paranoia are used as tools to control and reinforce the significance of black people as a pornocratic body. The article also examines the role of digital media in perpetuating these dynamics and the circulation of images depicting black death. The author concludes by drawing parallels between the experiences of black individuals and other marginalized groups. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media & Culture. 2023/10, Vol. 45, Issue 3, p309
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1522-5321
  • DOI:10.1353/dis.2023.a923672
  • Accession Number:177120964
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