Analyzing The Disney Show 'That's So Raven'

The sitcom that had a great influenced in my life is the Disney show ‘That’s So Raven’. The premise of the show is about an African American teenage girl who has psychic powers and goes through tremendous attempts to either prevent or allow her psychic visions to become reality. However, in the midst of her actions, Raven Baxter ( the protagonist) undergoes conflicts that challenge her personality, appearance or views which hinder her ability to be a regular teenager.
That So Raven also addresses societal issues that may affect some of its viewers personally such as race and body image. An episode I remember clearly is when Raven applied for a job to a mainstream retail store but unfortunately did not get the job. It was then discovered by a psychic vision she had that the reason she was not hired is because the manager does not hire black people. Moreover, the episode surrounded issues that people of colour experience in today’s society.
This episode is my first memorable indication that race existed and also provided self-assurance by insinuating that I can make a change towards anything that affects me negatively, instead of doing nothing about the situation. The show changed my behaviour and attitude by instilling a powerful confidence in me. I believed in myself and was not afraid to say anything that came to mind; whether everyone …show more content…
Positive Esteem is evident because of the notion that if you act upon similar actions as Raven and her friends did, people will think highly of you; as demonstrated by the end of the episode when they achieve media recognition. Duty is also used in the episode because of the passion and determination that Raven, Chelsea, and Eddie exhibited when confronted with their situation. This strategy persuades the audience to fulfill any obligations that might be facing them if