Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Reality Television Under Analysis


When researching all about different theories, and how they relate to the misleading of reality television, I saw many perspectives. I noticed the topic best fit into the theories about heroes and celebrities. Reality television exposes many different types of people who all are given opportunities to be heroes to viewers and even gain the popularity to become a celebrity. Although some people on reality television aren’t being genuine to whom they truly are, some viewers still look up to these people.
            When analyzing the theories of how heroes and celebrities are most related to reality television I realized how important it was for these shows to exist. Although many people may dislike reality television, others may truly find inspiration for a better life, or learn that they are not alone by watching how other people live. This can give people a sense of comfort. For example, in the True Life shows people on the show with obsessive-compulsive disorders uncover their life to the views. The views are able to witness the strength and motivation the people with the disorder deal with day to day. For views that have the same disorder these shows can be very inspirational.
            People who are on reality television shows should be given more respect and less hatred from the viewers. At first I found reality television to be just entertainment with out any value to it. After all the analyzing of this topic I now see reality television a necessity for some people. I realized I judged reality television just because it was sometimes misleading and not genuine. By realizing the importance of heroes and celebrities and their connection to viewers on reality television my perspective has changed drastically. I was stereotypical for thinking the way I had and I have learned that judging something with out looking at it from all perspectives is ignorant. I do not wish to continue to look at the world with ignorance, but with many perspectives. 

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