The Reality of Reality TV
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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The Dangers of Reality TV
Anthropologists have been looking at the concept of reality TV since as far back as the 1970s. Author Jennifer L. Posner notes that a lot of these shows end up reinforcing what are seen as cultural or social norms. It's education, as well as entertainment. The final twist is what we could perhaps call cultural danger.
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