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Big Bang Theory Stereotypes
Big Bang Theory' Promote Gender Stereotypes
Penny, Bernadette, Gloria, and Max are only some of the names of the girls on the top-rated prime-time TV shows. Whether you are a fan of Big Bang Theory or Modern Family, we all enjoy the quirky and flawed characters. But have you ever noticed that the female characters on these shows are either unemployed or struggling, whereas the male characters are professionally accomplished?
The lack of successful female characters in prime time television is an inaccurate reflection of our society. It is kind of eerie that there is not one strong female character in any of these sitcoms. The most accomplished women characters are in the "Big Bang Theory," but they still lack academically and professionally

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