When one turns on the television, it is almost guaranteed that a reality TV series is broadcasting. Just about every television network has some type of “reality” show whether it is a talent competition, a “finding true love” expedition, or a “follow around socialites in their day-by-day routine” episode. Reality TV is the newest twist on entertainment that is leading society down the wrong path. The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, a new reality TV series on E! Network, is a prime example of horrendous reality TV shows that is leading society down a destructive path. This show follows around young adults who have no understandings of hard work or financial budgeting. The twenty-something stars are Dorothy Wang, Morgan Stewart, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Johnny Drubel, and Roxy Sowlaty. Wang, with a net worth of $10 million, is by far the richest of the Rich Kids. Stewart is Dorothy’s best friend, who is an avid blogger who is currently dating fellow co-star Brendan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, a real estate agent, is the “only cast member who earns a full-time salary” (Anderson-Minshall). Openly gay, Drubel moved to Los Angeles to pursuit a singing career while simultaneously looking for Mr. Right. Freelance interior designer Roxy Sowlaty has the lowest “net worth at $100,000” (Anderson-Minshall). However, her main income is her personal ATM (as known as her parents). Reality television series are addictive and deceptive, giving people a false sense of reality and have negative effects on societal members such as negative self-body image. Reality TV is far from “real life”.
Reality TV overall has many negative influences on its viewers. One of these detrimental influences is negative body image. Reality TV shows capitalizes on societal beli...
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In today 's generation, millions of television shows have been created to entertain the general public. Whether it be cartoons, dramas, comedies, chick flicks, or reality t.v., I guarantee there is a show that each person enjoys watching. One particular genre appears to be the most viewed from a television screen, which is reality television. It is evident that the general population enjoys watching lives unfold and the various interactions between characters in reality television. For example, in Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the main characters in the family, (Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Bruce (Caitlyn), Kylie, and Kendall) all fight like cats and dogs and stay angry at each other over something incredibly minute. The extent to which this show is dramatized is
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Reality TV has been a very popular part of American society since its conception, but does it go farther than being simply entertainment? As it has progressed, the content of these shows has become increasingly raunchy on and off screen. The producers and “actors” on these shows are hungry for money and attention, a hunger that grows exponentially as the possibilities of reality TV do. The question, often asked is, does reality TV have a negative effect on our society? The answer is simple: absolutely! Reality TV is produced and directed by people that know exactly how to manipulate the truth. Run by those who lie to the public's face and can legally get away with it. The shows reach out to a very impressionable society and deeply implants immorality, negative self-images and other issues that threaten American society. Reality TV damages those that find themselves in the unfortunate, yet common, situation of being exploited on these shows and it does so purposefully for the sake of money and ratings.
Some people in this world live their lives based on what they see on television. As a matter of fact, television is popular for its influential impact on society and the creation of different stereotype groups. People from all over the world let television run their lives and with all the television shows such as, the overly exaggerated reality show Jersey Shore a show that targets the age bracket of twelve to thirty-four year olds promoting domestic violence, partying, and alcohol. Painting a very vigilant dangerous stereotypical group Jersey Shore has had a big impact on the young teens and adults of America. Another television show that receives its views by promoting stereotypes groups is Fox News. Targeting only what Fox News thinks will get a rise out of the society and notorious for only showing one side to a story. Television nowadays promotes
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Reality Television has changed television in a way that no one could have imagined. Being the one of the most talked about genre in history, it is seen by millions of viewers. It has more ratings than any other kind of show (Breyer 16). From its start, there have been many Reality Television shows. Shows like The Real World, Survivor, Big Brother, and Jersey Shore. All of these give off a negative portrayal of reality. While Americans watch these shows, it seems that the show is real life, but in reality, no pun intended, before the show is even filmed, it’s written, edited, and produced (Breyer 21). Writers humiliate and degrade people just for the plot of the show, making their private lives public (Breyer 16).
The factors of influence on body image that we are exposed to in the American culture are endless. There are magazines in every shopping market with magazine covers featuring the thin, tan, popular celebrities. This is harmful for people to see because they don’t realize these images are incredibly misleading due to photo alterations (Brady ). Almost every family owns a television w...
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