What two strategies did minority actors use in early media to assimilate or fit in?

In early media, minority actors often employed the strategies of "passing" and "stereotypical roles" to assimilate or fit in. "Passing" involved adopting the appearance or mannerisms of the dominant culture to gain acceptance and opportunities, often downplaying their ethnic backgrounds. Meanwhile, many minority actors were typecast into stereotypical roles, which, while limiting, provided a pathway to visibility and employment in an industry that marginalized their identities. These strategies reflected the broader societal pressures to conform and the challenges of representation in early media.