Univision has surpassed the networks in young adult viewership, according to recent Nielsen ratings. This prominence of Spanish-language media has some concerned about the cultural isolation of Hispanic immigrants.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0917/p01s03-ussc.htm
"Because [producers] assume the real Latinos just watch Spanish-language TV, when they do put a Latino in their shows it's usually a stereotypical representation," says Rose. That leaves younger US-born Latinos stuck: "Their parents' TV is corny, but on English-language shows they are just the drug dealer or the maid."
Also look for the audio link for comments from the reporter on how young Latinos comedy values differ greatly from those of their immigrant parents.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0917/p01s03-ussc.html?page=2
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