Thursday, May 26, 2011

Assingment 2-2 Icons

The three icons I chose are Real Housewives of Atlanta, Celebrity Apprentice, and Amazing Race.




The Real Housewives of Atlanta (all of the Housewives shows), is an icon of what people perceive as how rich women live their lives. The Atlanta version is different because it includes African-American females. Some of the women are shown as the stereotype of how African-American women are viewed in society: Loud, obnoxious, and always fighting. All shows that show only the negative side of women are encouraging bad behavior of girls.



Celebrity Apprentice shows how people will do anything in the name of getting ahead in business. Donald Trump is portrayed as the ultimate business mogul that the players need to impress. Every show features some sort of meltdown, fight, or scheming by the players. As with other shows, it draws audiences that are interested in seeing the negative side of human nature.




One of the best “reality shows” The Amazing Race. This show is interesting to watch because it shows how relationships change under pressure. The contestants are tested regarding what they will do to win or what level of sacrifice they will do for their partner. Each week a team is faced with a challenge and decisions that could mean they stay in the game or go home. As reality shows goes, this is one of the best.

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