Reality television has made a breakthrough in the last fifteen years and, despite its spreading popularity, the role it plays in shaping not only the mindset of a young America, but also the views of older generations, is causing negative impacts. These shows often portray stereotypical models all across America, emphasizing, and even exaggerating their habits and Ebonics, leaving viewers with a narrow vision of American citizens and lessening ethical and moral values. Shows such as Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo give us a glimpse of what exactly reality television entails. We, the people, are obligated to ensure the prolific souls of our great nation be rid of these vicious and terrible stereotypes. It is our duty to
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They grossly understate how uncommon the people portrayed are in America. These stereotypes limit our views of our society and contribute to a continuation of discrimination, bias, bigotry, partiality, and provincialism. As a country facing fair rights and equal opportunity, negative implications faced from reality television pose a real threat to not only our local communities, but on a broader spectrum: our country as a whole. With the right precautions and determination we can put an end to reality television’s unfair bias. The generation gap in the work place and at home is ever growing and only with a concerted effort may we even begin to close this gap and bring mentalities together. Reality television has the opportunity to play an educational role and also an entertaining one, but only if the shows broadcast is spared of unfair and unrealistic scenarios. Positive and uplifting messages are far and few between, but this rarity may be increased and result in less discrimination and more understanding. If and when we begin to censor, or even stop shows from creating a gap between our differences as humans and decreasing humiliating stereotypes, we will instantaneously see a change in how we view ourselves and our peers in a positive outlook. Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, have all been fairly criticized for their satiric nature and graphic content. The millennial generation is a promising one focused around technology and communication, but the holdbacks are clearly identified. Maybe one day we can look back at current reality television as a learning experience and continue to grow as a
They grossly understate how uncommon the people portrayed are in America. These stereotypes limit our views of our society and contribute to a continuation of discrimination, bias, bigotry, partiality, and provincialism. As a country facing fair rights and equal opportunity, negative implications faced from reality television pose a real threat to not only our local communities, but on a broader spectrum: our country as a whole. With the right precautions and determination we can put an end to reality television’s unfair bias. The generation gap in the work place and at home is ever growing and only with a concerted effort may we even begin to close this gap and bring mentalities together. Reality television has the opportunity to play an educational role and also an entertaining one, but only if the shows broadcast is spared of unfair and unrealistic scenarios. Positive and uplifting messages are far and few between, but this rarity may be increased and result in less discrimination and more understanding. If and when we begin to censor, or even stop shows from creating a gap between our differences as humans and decreasing humiliating stereotypes, we will instantaneously see a change in how we view ourselves and our peers in a positive outlook. Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, have all been fairly criticized for their satiric nature and graphic content. The millennial generation is a promising one focused around technology and communication, but the holdbacks are clearly identified. Maybe one day we can look back at current reality television as a learning experience and continue to grow as a