short-lived teen drama, My So Called Life dealt with these issues but due to low ratings was cancelled. My So Called Life was a realistic and dynamic show that should not have been terminated abruptly. One of the original teen dramas, Degrassi Junior High and later Degrassi High, became very popular in both Canada and the US while airing on PBS in the late 80s and early 90s (Silverblatt 21).Several years after Degrassi's premiere, Darren Star created Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1990, along with famous producer
industry, the Degrassi television franchise is also known for being home to dozens of dynamic fictional high-schoolers. Degrassi: Next Class, the latest installment in the celebrated Canadian franchise – and the first to air on Netflix – is no different; like its predecessors, it sports a horde of young characters, some captivating and some that could stand to be a little … better fleshed out. To help you understand the distinction, here is a definitive ranking of the female Degrassi: Next Class characters
it. Fortunately, Degrassi has consistently addressed heavy topics youth can relate to, including teen pregnancy, and has been a source for entertainment and education for generations. Over three incarnations of Degrassi: Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and Degrassi: Next Class, it has depicted the complex issue of abortion in a reasonable, accurate, and educational way. It sheds light on the challenges of teen pregnancy to foster empathy and understanding,
Drizzy Drake, I’m sure if you asked anybody from the age of 13 to 30 who are the best rappers in this era this name would come up on their list almost all the time. That’s how impactful Drake music has been for the past 10 years. This guy has become one of the most popular rappers of his time and has even been the conversation of being one of the best hip hop artist ever. But I’m for sure if you knew this guy before the fame, luxury, and all the women surrounding him you would think that he would
move. Teens then see the sexting ‘problem’ as an actual concern and not just that their parents are being overprotective. This also further develops gender roles in the media, like what was discussed in class. What’s interesting about Degrassi: The Next Generation is that the show is made for teen consumption. The show is made for teenagers and centered around teenagers, so when they write the story that they want to tell about sexting, it’s negative. For adults, sexting can be portrayed positively
Graham, also known as Drake, was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on October 24, 1986. His mother was Jewish Canadian, and his father was African American, his family was diverse. Graham's career took off when he landed his role as Jimmy Brooks on the Degrassi. Graham later pursued a career in rapping. He has achieved incredible success in the music industry, winning multiple Grammy Awards and selling millions of records worldwide. Following his time at Forester Hill Collegiate Institute, Graham later
A Teen Titans live action series has (finally) been announced. The terrific team of young superheroes is going to be produced by DC DW producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter. We're unsure if they'll connect these series to the current DC CW Universe. However, this will be the first time some of these heroes have ever been on live-action television, and hopefully, a show that will open great opportunities for some talented actors. Known for his role as Calvin in The Walking Dead, he would play
television broadcasting, the portrayal of the dominant white race tends to be the norm. As stated previously, the broadcasting system has increased its minority representation with television shows such as Little Mosque on the Prairie and Degrassi: The Next Generation. So, why is it that minorities are feeling devalued as Canadians? Primarily, the issue is that the Government of Canada has failed to obtain all necessary tools to stand by its policies.
The music of rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake or Drizzy, has helped him to transcend the impoverished circumstances of his childhood life while giving him the opportunity to express his emotions, feelings, and impact of those circumstances on him. Drake’s background is not something to feel bad about, but there was indeed much struggle within it. He was born as Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario. His parents were Sandi Graham, a teacher, and Dennis Graham
On television, I watched characters such as Marco del Rossi and Paige Michalchuk on the Canadian teen-drama Degrassi. These were the first positive experiences I had of what gay culture was like. Of what I saw, I did not feel like I fit into that lifestyle/group. On the other hand, the movie The Matthew Shepard Story shared the violent side of homosexuality’s history
Teen Pregnancy In the Untied States three in ten teenage girls will have at least one pregnancy by the age of twenty, that is approximately seven-hundred forty-five thousand teen pregnancies each year. (The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy) Teen Pregnancy is a serious epidemic this nation is faced with. Pressures from peers and media for a teen to have sex and the misuse or failure of contraceptives are two main causes of pregnancy among teenagers. Theses Pregnancies have