Reality TV
Reality TV | Reality TV Encourages Young People to Develop Eating Disorders
Sid Kirchheimer is a health and medical writer and editor. He has written or edited thirteen books, including The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II, and has served as an editorial director for InteliHealth.com and as editor in chief for two websites serving ophthalmic professionals.
Summary: Reality TV series that emphasize physical beauty, such as ABC’s Are You Hot?, present unrealistic expectations that may put young viewers, especially teenage girls, in jeopardy. Their message is that only thin women are beautiful, which can encourage...
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Table of Contents
- Reality TV Has a Positive Influence on Society
- Reality TV Is More than a Fad
- The Terrorist Attacks on America Diminished the Popularity of Reality TV
- The Ultimate Reality TV Show: Coverage on the War in Iraq
- Fascination with Fame Attracts Reality TV Viewers
- Reality TV Exploits Fame Seekers
- Reality TV Participants Enjoy Fame and Success After the Show Is Over
- Reality TV Can Offer a Positive Religious Message
- Some Reality TV Shows Encourage Cooperation
- Reality TV Encourages Racial Stereotyping
- Reality TV Is a Dangerous Art Form
- Reality TV Violates the Public Trust
- Reality TV Helps Young People Learn About Life
- Teenagers Identify with the Issues Presented in Reality TV Shows
- Reality TV Encourages Young People to Develop Eating Disorders
- Young Women Learn Harmful Gender Stereotypes from Reality TV
- Korea Takes a Dim View of Reality TV
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
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