the main cast of each show. Most shows have diversity however‚ the crucial roles are not accessible to most. These shows that have dominantly white casts‚ the recurring roles for people of color are limited. If there is someone of color‚ maybe they will stick around for one or two seasons tops‚ before replacing them. For years TV shows have been reinforcing white supremacy by displaying the main casts as predominately white Caucasians. Since the beginning The popular show Friends have been extremely
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gender roles their society dictates. In Africa‚ I was able to see a lot of gender inequality that affected the majority of the women living in that country. However‚ because of my departure from Liberia to the United States‚ I was able to see the social difference of both countries. Since I arrived in the United States‚ my perception has shifted about the gender roles I was accustom to when I was in Liberia. I was surprised to find that America had two types of gender roles‚ traditional and non-traditional;
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Stereotype TV show episode: Russell Peters “Indians don’t do physical work” Russell Peters is a widely known American stand-up comedian‚ and many of his shows have been broadcasted and shown on TV. At the same time‚ many of his jokes have sparked controversy because of his many stereotypical themes. In this short clip‚ Russell is up on stage discussing a recent trip to South Africa‚ where he said that he was surprised to see many Indians there. He finds out that is because South Africans used
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enjoy been together. It is a time when we all happy and forget all concerns during the year. It is the time to apologize if we have done something wrong. But the most important is been with the people you love the most. Modern Family is a really fun TV show they have thought something important about the holidays. Since most of them would not at home during Christmas Day they decide to have an express Christmas. Christmas day it is important for people that celebrate this holiday‚ for others is
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Every movie and TV show is different but they all share one thing in common‚ cinematography. Cinematography is how something is shot. Within cinematography are three categories; photographic aspects‚ framing‚ and duration. Photographic aspects are the concrete decisions that deal with specifics of the photographic elements; contrast‚ the difference between black and white and light and dark; exposure‚ the amount of light per unit area; and tonality‚ the amount of contrast there is. Framing is what
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I love watching sitcoms. From the newest season of ‘Ugly Betty’‚ ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’‚ ‘That 70’s Show’‚ to ‘Scrubs’. I love watching them all. And my all time favorite sitcom would be ‘Friends’. I think most television viewers are familiar with the show’s six main characters that live and work in New York City. Those six characters would be Chandler and Joey whom share an apartment across the corridors from the apartment shared by Monica and Rachel. The remaining two friends comprise Ross
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The quite popular T.V. show‚ Modern Family is a program about the daily life of a family consisting of Jay Pritchett‚ his new and younger wife Gloria‚ their sons‚ Jay’s son and daughter‚ Mitch and Claire and their families. All three families are very different‚ but all come together as one‚ big‚ happy‚ unit. They go through the good and hard times together which brings them closer during every situation or dilemma. Living in Jay’s house other than Jay‚ are Gloria‚ Manny and Joe. Manny’s original
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Literature Review Ali Knechtel Portage College SOC101 February 14‚ 2017 Deviance incorporates behaviors‚ norms and traits considered a violation of the societal norms or those that trigger negative reactions from the society. There is a wide array of social deviance definitions depending on aspects such as time‚ situation and the culture. It is also important to note that while some forms of social deviance involve large groups of the community such as piercings and tattoos while‚ others are
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Shameless is a television show about a white family of seven. Frank Gallagher is the alcoholic father who only brings problems to his family. Monica Gallagher is the bipolar mother who leaves her family after having her last child for a woman. Fiona is the eldest child who basically is the mother/father and the main provider of the family. Fiona is also a sex addict who attracts the “bad boys” bringing her unnecessary drama in her life. Then you have Lip the player and brains of the family‚ the one
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There are multiple television shows that people might watch. But one of the best shows is River Monsters. This show is thrilling‚ and not mention packed with action also horror. River Monsters is a show that keeps you on the edge of your set and always wondering what is next. River Monsters can be horrifying to people because all of the fish caught in the show are caught in fresh water. Some of these fish have huge teeth. Not just big teeth but sometimes hundreds of them. Also the have bone crunching
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