Why do people create negative stereotypes? Why are people more aware of the flaws of a country than its actual attributes? This is due to the media who generally casts news filled with terror and darkness. Chimamanda doesn't only arise the question of why the media only exposes negative content, but how they are unaware of the impressions they are leaving behind. Through T.V, Colombia has been portrayed as a country full of violence, drugs and corruption. For instance, Sofia Vergara's performance in "Modern Family," as Gloria has drawn American and world wide viewers into believing Colombians are characterized as sexually driven and ignorant villagers. Also, the recent "Pablo Escobar" series, although may be historically valuable, does not leave fanatics with a healthy impression of the Colombia of today. Why is the audience more intrigued on dark matters? Do people relate themselves more with this kind of material? How is the public preference degrading our image as Colombians?
Like the Nigerian stereotypical 'uncivilized reputation,' Colombia's reality is nonexistent to many.
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