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Media Literacy and the Critical Process Reality Television shows are challenging sit coms and dramas for dominance in the television market. Certain sitcoms, dramas, and news programs might be widely popular, however; they are expensive to produce due to actors, writers, producers. Reality shows may not be as popular but they are relatively cheap to produce. Often there are no trained actors and writing and production staffs are scaled down. An example of a sitcom is ABC’s Meet the Goldberg’s…

Introduction: Reality television shows each have a different purpose and aim that they try to convey to the audience. There are different types that reality television falls into and some of these include; competition, talk shows and “real-life” situations. The reality television show that is under investigation is Dance Moms. This program falls under the category of competition and is one of the largest dancing competitions in America and very well known in Australia. This report will discuss…

The Real, the Bad, and the Ugly by Cassie Heidecker is an interesting example of analyzing the reality TV epidemic and in addition to the people that view it. The author starts out by listing things that go into a reality TV production and things that happen in real life in order to state that these are two different things despite the idea that reality TV is supposed to be “real”. The mundanity of real life is emphasised here vs. the idea that reality TV is scripted and has a lot of extra work…

Every young adult needs a role model in their lives, someone to look up to and learn from their experiences. Not all role models come from the real world, but rather from television. Teenagers look up to popular television stars as positive influences, and want to be like them. Dr. Meredith Grey from the television series Grey’s Anatomy is a positive influence on young adults because she is self-reliant, shows what a true friendship consists of, and is honest. The show Grey’s Anatomy follows the…

In this increasingly media-driven society, competition in the entertainment industry to create the next big hit is fierce; it seems as though new shows assault our televisions in a ceaseless stream. Despite this influx of shows, it oftentimes feels as though nothing exceptional is offered to viewers; ideas are simply reused instead of created. Every now and again, however, audiences are wholly captivated by a show with a brilliance that far surpasses its competitors. When thinking of notable…

Reality Television (TV) is a genre of TV programming in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed for entertainment rather than for information. Though eventually, a change in attitude and behavior is usually noticed in these people because they go from ordinary to reality stars within a matter of no time. This genre of TV may present itself in two ways: one as harmless and humorous entertainment which people can choose whether or not to watch; or two, as a negative effect on…

There are tons of television shows to choose from. In TV shows, there are a plethora different characters with varying personalities. When we watch a television show we become inspired or motivated by some of the traits of the characters. Detective Morgan is a character from the show Criminal Minds who is a positive role model because he cares about the people around him, even in a job where it might be easier to simply detach himself from the situation. Derek Morgan is extremely dedicated to…

Reality T.V is a genre of television that is supposed to reveal real-life situations. Often, these shows are seen as entertainment from all different genres to another. Unlike our life, we’ll get to choose the kind of ending we’d like to see. However, what we’re not paying attention to is how it really takes a toll on teenagers’ life. Frequently, they gain attitudes, inappropriate behaviors, and lose insight on what’s really important but that’s not all. As you read this paper, you’ll begin to…

1. The purpose of this article is to persuade the general public that reality television contributes no practical benefits to our lives and has in fact, created a degenerate and immoral society. 2. This article does have a bias. Jonah Goldberg believes that the only reason why society is in such a degraded state of condition relative to the past is due to the influence of reality television. 3. In the article, Reality Television Debases Society, Goldberg focuses on how “reality-show culture…

The fans of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are wondering if the reports of Amiyah Scott being added to the cast of the Bravo show are true. Looking to find a replacement for NeNe Leaks, Scott’s name has hit social media as the latest celebrity under consideration for the show. According to TMZ on Monday, if Amiyah Scott is added to the cast of the reality show would be the first transgender on the show. So who is Amiyah Scott? The transgender model is known around the country for her modeling…