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Reality Dating Shows Are Bad. Why Do We Love Them?

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Love Island

Da biala was a black islander on season bi, and she's talked about the experience of being chosen last. This does not suggest that black women are inherently less desirable. Producers seem to be casting men who are less attractive to black women even when those men are black themselves. While we're talking about beauty standards, reality dating shows often reinforce unrealistic ideals for women of all backgrounds.

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