Television and Society
The Cosby's
A television show that sticks out in my mind that had a impact on society is the Cosby's. This show put African American families in a new light, no one on this show was on drugs, no one had a drinking problem and no one on this show was poor. This show was about a African American middle class family who were dealing with everyday issues. The two primary care givers were a doctor and a lawyer who were making more than enough to take care of their family, which was different than what you would usually see. The mother Patricia Rashad was not your typical "sit at home wife" she had a career and still managed to be their for all of her children. Since this show women are now viewed not only as house wives but also the providers too.
The Simpson's
The Show The Simpson's had a Major impact on society mainly because it was the family that people dreaded to have. I believe that this show is one of the last honest shows on T.V., even thought it's not the most appropriate for kids to watch. The Simpson's are handling problems that go on in the world today, They just handle it with a little bit more humor. I think the reason why the T.V show was made in cartoon was to give the show humor too. The trouble maker is the son, Bart. People think of Bart as this terrible boy who likes to terrorize things but isn't that how all younger boys act at his age. I admit some of the things he does is a little extreme but if you pay attention to his character closely he isn't so different from the younger boy who lives down the block or around the corner from you.
Sex and the City
The Show Sex and the City also had a big impact on society and women around the world, finally here is a show that says its okay to be in your 30's or middle age and not have it all planned out yet. Even though you are in your 30's and 40's you can still be successful and have fun like you were in your 20's. If you think about the character Samantha she was in her 40's and still not married and she didn't see need for a husband. She didn't let her age influenced the way she lived her life. Her character made it clear that it's okay to be forty and be free and proud with your sexual and sensual side. Also their is no denying the effect this show had on fashion, women were buying Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Chew shoes everywhere!
The Cosby'sA television show that sticks out in my mind that had a impact on society is the Cosby's. This show put African American families in a new light, no one on this show was on drugs, no one had a drinking problem and no one on this show was poor. This show was about a African American middle class family who were dealing with everyday issues. The two primary care givers were a doctor and a lawyer who were making more than enough to take care of their family, which was different than what you would usually see. The mother Patricia Rashad was not your typical "sit at home wife" she had a career and still managed to be their for all of her children. Since this show women are now viewed not only as house wives but also the providers too.
The Simpson's
The Show The Simpson's had a Major impact on society mainly because it was the family that people dreaded to have. I believe that this show is one of the last honest shows on T.V., even thought it's not the most appropriate for kids to watch. The Simpson's are handling problems that go on in the world today, They just handle it with a little bit more humor. I think the reason why the T.V show was made in cartoon was to give the show humor too. The trouble maker is the son, Bart. People think of Bart as this terrible boy who likes to terrorize things but isn't that how all younger boys act at his age. I admit some of the things he does is a little extreme but if you pay attention to his character closely he isn't so different from the younger boy who lives down the block or around the corner from you.
Sex and the City
The Show Sex and the City also had a big impact on society and women around the world, finally here is a show that says its okay to be in your 30's or middle age and not have it all planned out yet. Even though you are in your 30's and 40's you can still be successful and have fun like you were in your 20's. If you think about the character Samantha she was in her 40's and still not married and she didn't see need for a husband. She didn't let her age influenced the way she lived her life. Her character made it clear that it's okay to be forty and be free and proud with your sexual and sensual side. Also their is no denying the effect this show had on fashion, women were buying Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Chew shoes everywhere!
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