Stereotypes In Cmt's Party Down South

Reality TV is becoming more and more popular as the years progress, and the options are endless. You can catch an episode of CMT’s Party Down South or to go to the opposite end of the spectrum with MTV’s Jersey Shore with many other reality shows in between. The problem with these programs seem to be that they categorize and capitalize on particular stereotypes. Without even consciously being aware we are allowing stereotypes to develop through these shows on a regular basis. We don’t usually question what we watch on TV or why we enjoy it may just be something we need for stress relief after a long day at work, so watching reality where “real life” people are closely followed by a camera crew. While watching these shows people fail to realize that these “real” people tend to be a little more dramatized

Well if this statement and the shows activity’s correlate this means being from the southern states means to consume large quantities of alcohol, participate in any activity involving mud or dirt, and to hit your local honkey tonk on a regular basis. Unfortunately much more often than one would like the southern states have earned the title of being “simple” or “redneck” much before shows like Party Down South was released, but when this show aired this group of housemates gave the stereotypical southerner a whole new meaning. There are multiple other reality shows that exhibit the same forms of stereotypes such as Jersey Shore, The Real Housewives, Duck Dynasty etc. Although these shows are directed at many different viewers they all have the same message that particular races and genders from varying locations and economical standing all live life on a day to day basis in a certain