This essay discusses the role television soap operas have in generating discussion about the issues

A sitcom, is short for "situation comedy", it is a genre of television centered on an established set of characters. Sitcoms originated in radio, but throughout the years and the increased popularity they are now generally found on television. Ccountless sitcoms have been aired over the generations creating a multimillion dollar revenue for this genre. Broadcasters use manipulating strategies to determine the production of shows that would air on their network, without regard to the network, limiting the producer’s ability to use their own creative ideas to generate content that adheres to the commercial media’s profit driven ideology for broadcasters. Hegemony and the mass media is when the portrayed

Modleski argues that soap operas are crucial in understanding women’s role in today’s culture. She claims that in viewing soap operas, the viewer can identify with each of the characters together, and is able to jump between each of the characters instantly, as she sets herself up emotionally with all of them. In the essay, Modleski states that “the family is, for many women, their only support, and soap operas offer the assurance of its immortality” (Modleski 131). The viewer that Modelski is referencing to is the mother, hence carrying out to all plot improvements and new events, although even in this state of explanation she does not, or cannot, create a particular bias or take an interest in just one of her ‘children’ over another (133). She suggests that being in this position of the ‘good mother’ popular culture can change one’s concept of self and one’s identity. In depicting opposed themes such as good

Television networks are continually expanding their programming slates, and many in the past have switched to a year-round programming schedule that makes the phrase “summer return” basically absolute. On every channel, in every magazine, every darken theater, we see the way pop culture limits women’s role- girlfriends, victims, hookers, corpses, sex bombs, and “teases,” but why? Television, for most women, was the first place where they were able to visually see themselves represented. And for quite a while, they didn’t see much besides the loving wife, the dutiful daughter, gossiping girlfriends, fashion models, and the occasional maid, granny, or nanny. In Where the Girls Are: Growing Up

It is very well known to all that media is a big part of society today. It influenced how we see ourselves and the world to some extent. There are different types of media that is offered today, for example: TV, movies, radio, and newspapers. Within the different forms of media, women and men are represented in a certain way, all with different characteristics. In this essay, I will argue that there is similar gender stereotypes presented in the shows Modern Family and Every Body Loves Raymond, and how they differ from the show Full House.

These perceptions blurred peoples social lines including the furthering of stereotypes and sexism, as advertisement and soaps has shown us.

Amy Zimmerman's position on the difficulties of bisexuality on TV presents an intriguing argument. However, Her use of pathos and ethos were rendered ineffective because of her select choice of audience and use of real-life examples.

Previously, in the textual analysis of the E! TV show WAGS, I discussed if the show itself contributed to the idea that women mean more in society if they are in relationships and that women should always be in competition with each other. This theme is very prevalent in my audience analysis as well, but instead it is looking particularly at the audience’s reaction to the series. My specific research question was how does the audience incorporate the WAGS’ relationship goals and dynamics into their relationships, both platonic and romantic? The audience might not at all incorporate these mentalities into their life. This analysis looks into the impact that the show has and if it actually has the power to influence relationships. Specific aspects about the relationships that I researched in WAGS, was the hierarchy of women. The hierarchy stands; wives at the top, following girlfriends (in serious relationships), and dating or single women at the bottom. This analysis looked to see if the hierarchy is played out in actual reality. Through this interview with this WAGS follower, she did not find the show applicable to her life. This audience member views reality shows, such as the Kardashian’s and WAGS, as a pure entertainment instead of a construction of reality due to the basis of the shows being strictly about love and drama.

The Homosexual Identity in Televisions Shows of the 1980s and 1990s Television shows in the 1980s and 1990s represented the views held by their respective societies. Moreover, Ellen Degeneres, a gay television icon was unable to fully communicate who she was to her audience. On The Ellen Show, Ellen Morgan’s - Degeneres’ character - homosexuality was a taboo not discussed openly. The silencing of the homosexual identity was a reflection of the society at large. Clearer thesis needed: What precisely will you argue?

The sudden transition from separate spheres to intermingled gender roles was an unprecedented change in the 1960s. The media exemplified and reinforced these distinct stereotypes, institutionalizing them into common culture and society. However, when women entered male-dominated arenas and asserted their independence, the media still depicted female actresses and singers as being superficial and trivial. On the other hand, famous male celebrities were heavily idolized and revered. Where the Girls Are illustrates how mass media became wildly influential through the spread of the television, which in turn both enforced and contradicted women’s changing gender roles.

After viewing only a few hours of television I asked myself, “How is it that people can spend as many as 20 hours watching television per week?” A whole day wasted, and what has come out of it? More garbage that will further distort any real comprehension held about what it means to be a male or a female. What it means to be male or female in the American culture cannot be defined with simple words, but yet can be easily distorted when viewing any commercial on television. It is amazing how a story about an entire culture’s views about sexuality can be told in only a small portion of the day. This story about sexuality was unraveled as I forced myself to watch something I have absolutely no interest in and

I have chosen to look at and analyse a television text. It is a TV drama aimed at a teenage audience called Skins. I chose this particular text as it focuses upon many different characters and scenarios in regards to sexuality and this forms a basis for analysis and evaluation. Skins also focuses upon Teenage sexuality, specifically, which I believe is a broad and interesting subject to analyse with many opportunities to elaborate.

The analysis looks ascertain the distinguishing qualities the shows and the characters displayed to television audiences through qualities pertaining to sexuality, femininity, and age. All 10 episodes of The Golden Girls that were examined display mature women living vibrant lives after marriage and experiencing sexual encounters. These episodes all confront the dominant ideology, presented by the media, that women over the age of 50 are not sexual beings. All 10 episodes of Designing Women that were examined display strong feminist ideals and confront the dominant ideology. These episodes also show the four central characters, all divorced women over the age of 30, being business women while not afraid to live their single lives. The characters on these two shows talk about sex. They joke about sex. The chased sex. And most importantly, they have sex. Mulvey (2012) writes that the “male gaze projects its phantasy on to the female figure” and the dominant ideology depicts that to be true. These shows reversed that concept as the four female characters on each show were the ones who were objectifying and projecting their fantasies onto men. The women were in control. This analysis is important because it sets forth to analyze two TV shows where female characters were

The first research entitled “The representation of gender roles in the media - An analysis of gender discourse in Sex and the City movies ” was constructed by Therese Ottosson and Xin Cheng in 2012.

This essay is a discussion into the ways in which a specific television programmes structure and style is used to address its intended audience within today’s media. I will be investigating how the specific elements of the show tell us as the audience who it is predominantly aimed towards. I will also focus on how television has been constructed for women and how this assumed viewer affects the way in which a programme is structured and its style. Television has frequently been described as to some degree feminised medium and tends to be associated around the domestic sphere. For this reason, I have chosen to look more into this in relation to Coronation Street.

Dating back to the 1920’s mass communication mediums of film, television and print have all been means that act as powerful tools of propaganda and thus play an integral role in the lives of individuals. It is for this reason that it is often widely accepted that the media is to be used as a tool, which represents a common public interest. Men and women are represented through forms of media in different ways, which create images depicting stereotypical traits and characteristics. The problem brought fourth by this is concerned with the issue of gender or the ‘discourse’ of gender and how individuals perceive themselves (Gauntlett, 2008) As the media is such a big part of everybody’s lives, there is not doubt that when this powerful function is synthesized with the medium’s capacity to accentuate present day realities on our screens the result tends to elicit a dominant ideology; which in turn presents an argument for major ethical implications in regard to public stigma and subsequent prejudice. This essay shall critically consider gender representation in Sex and the City (HBO, 1998-2004) and the extent to which these characters challenge the patriarchal privilege.