The introduction of the reality show genre, it was meant to present the real people during dating, survival skills, and succeeding in the music business. However, in the modern day, the genre has presented some falsity and extravagance that is far from the relatable realism of the program. Feminism is one of the key aspects portrayed in reality shows such as Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bad Girls Club, among many others. These reality shows portray the African American women using certain characteristics that would be considered as stereotypes. The collection of evidence from reality shows.
The project that deals with African American feminism as portrayed on reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The methods of gathering information is through reviews from the audience who watch the series. The fans of the dramatic scenes of catfights, fistfights and screaming believe that the Black women have been stereotyped as short tempered and likely to result in violence. Some respondents from the white community made collection of information difficult as they would not want to comment in an offensive manner. Many Black women may consider it stereotypical or racial discrimination when white women comment about their stereotypes. The reality shows aired on cable TV have catapulted to fame some negative aspects of the African American woman with issues such as catfights, fist fights and screaming matches. The African American woman cannot escape the stereotype of acting according to these aspects or behaviors (Hawley, 12). Like other reality shows there is minimal ethnic and racial inclusive (Lauzen et al., 89). The show depicts a broad wealth gap between the white women and the white women. However, in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the black women appears to be successful, unlike the stereotype that black people are not wealthy.
The decision-making process on the feministic portrayal of African American women through reality shows should be argued as a source of entertainment. By watching the episodes the reader gets a glimpse into the lives of the housewives who are contrary to the normal housewife. The topic is important to prevent the continued stereotyping against women from the Black community. The people should also focus on the modern black woman in some accomplishments such as being successful.
The methodology used helps in collecting both secondary and primary information for the topic. By watching the show, it is possible to get first-hand experience of the level African American woman portray that may appear as a stereotype. The academic context of the feminism according to The Real Housewives of Atlanta would be the aspect of self-independence and the struggle of the Black woman to survive. The cultural stereotype is depicted in the project as well as the media context. The creative industry and the media industry should incorporate the feministic theory in how they portray women on reality shows. The topic relates to the feministic theory that is relevant in ensuring effective public relations through media and personal interaction. Therefore, The Real Housewives of Atlanta appears to have an inspiring, entertaining yet stereotyping effect on the audience. The reputation of the African American Woman may have been misrepresented in the show, but other aspects have been effectively presented (Zemach & Cohen, 430). The negative misrepresentation of Black women being loud, crazy and dramatic would be considered as the falsification that comes with the modern reality shows for the purpose of entertainment. The show among others has changed the perception of the Black woman to a powerful and successful woman.
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