How Does Kardashians Affect Society

The Kardashians
Everyone in the United States and most parts of the world are familiar with the Kardashians franchize, they have become a household name and often lend their name to several products. They’re admired, as if they possess the perfect life and possess the key to happiness. They publically broadcast on their tv series, every aspect of their life that negates the illusion of perfection that is often portrayed by magazines and the media. They glorify personal turmoil, and downplay serious issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. The portrayal of everyday human life as shown on ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ has created a negative impact on society. There are numerous problems with the television show, ranging from …show more content…
The kardashians show is one of the worst offenders. ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ and shows like it have diluted watchers sense of reality as they watch people's lives that are based entirely on what has been dictated by producers who are only interested in ratings and money. The real story becomes so twisted from scripts to editing that even the people involved are completely aware of the story that is being portrayed. People believe that is in fact reality and that is how a real family behaves when in fact this could not be further than the truth. They have successfully sold this idea to millions of Americans. One of the worst offenses of the producers of the show is the effect that it has on American youth. The show is specifically geared towards the impressionable teens and early adults. They showcase that negative actions often result in positive consequences. They often showcase drug addiction and alcoholism brings families together and they romanticize mental illnesses. This puts false expectations into kids heads and can result in more issues down the line. There is little positivity that is shown and little repercussions for their heinous