Tag: non-believers

  • Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma

    Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma

    Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists among the least trusted or liked groups. For example, Americans rank atheists first when asked which group “does not at all agree with my vision of American society.” Emphasize media’s influence: news and entertainment often shape public attitudes toward…