Representations of Asians on network television decrease

04.22 - Posted by Editor

Variety reports that a new study by Children Now called "Fall Colors 2003-04: Prime Time Diversity Report" shows that network television continues to underrepresent people of color. The relevant findings for Asian Americans:

Representations of Asian and Pacific Islander characters have declined in the past year; the U.S. Asian population is more than double the percentage found on primetime TV.