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Stewart M. Coles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research examines how individuals develop an understanding of social issues related to identity. He specifically studies the impact of media depictions of social issues affecting marginalized groups, how these evoke prejudice and stereotypes, and how they shape and activate identity, influencing public opinion and political behavior. He is particularly interested in the political effects of entertainment media and how audience attributes affect perceptions of entertainment media's political relevance. Prior to his academic career, Coles served for 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a public affairs officer and has a background in public relations, advertising, and multimedia design.
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