Reality TV has political and cultural influence Analyze the content of 3 different reality shows (dating, makeover, do-gooder TV, etc.). They are often very sociological in nature by the way they
portray and communicate a wide variety of beliefs, v
What role the media has in changing society or maintaining the status quo? How do these shows reinforce the current class structure? Racial stereotypes? Gender biases? What dominant American values
and ideologies are demonstrated in these shows? (individualism, competition, hard work ethic, consumption, youthfulness, American Exceptionalism, self-made myth, etc.) In your essay, strive to use
sociological terminology and concepts that would reflect your increasing knowledge about sociology as a discipline.