Just kidding? – A qualitative research into the sociocultural role and meanings of humorous representations of ethnic diversity in Flemish television comedy. Ghent University
To this day, comic imagery that revolves around ethnic differences may create intercultural
conflicts and polarize public debates. The research project wants to explore these cultural tensions
over humour and identity in a Flemish climate that is marked by ethno-cultural tensions, colourblind
ideology and a lack of visibility for diaspora audiences in public, mediated and academic
spheres (Adriaens, 2012). As such, ...