Blaxploitation

As many can guess, blaxploitation films were originally intended for the urban black audience. However, it exploded in popularity for a multitude of peoples. It turned people on to a new way of viewing black people and now it was on the big screen.
With that in mind, it showed a whole bunch of stereotypes that turned gave a new view on black people. Black boys for example, who did not have a job or were of a teenage age, were very tough, very mean and had little respect for authority. The men were very intimidating, with big muscles and a tendency to fight. Women however, gave a different sort of stereotype. More often than not, they were the jezebel, the manipulator, and always sexy. Older black wome, when they are portrayed, are seen as either clownishly hilarious, or seriously wise.
With that being said, I believe that people are coming to a new enlightenment of black people in cinema, especially since no more blaxploitation films are being made as frequently. However, the stereotypes persist, with the tough black man and the beautiful black woman dominating. Until black people are placed in roles that portray them as often as white people, this may be tough to change.