Jersey Shore Reality Show
Jersey Shore
Ciera Maher
FYS 100*021
November 14, 2012
Abstract
My literature review will cover the life of the Jersey Shore cast and the depictions of Italians from this reality show. I will include a back ground of the show and an analysis of the effects on the audience of the show. It will also include other television shows that introduce the same views on Italians. I hope to learn more about stereotypes and hope to share my knowledge with others. Information will be gathered from numerous scholars and also our class book, “unspun” by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Jamieson.
Literature Review
When you hear the word “Jersey” what do you think of? Fifteen years ago people would have thought just a state in the United States, New Jersey, But today’s society …show more content…
We like to be able to go where we want, when we want, with whom we want… our “freedom!” However, Jersey Shore takes that to the very edge. Many people believe it to be unethical due to the “Hook-Ups” and “Partying.” Many people in today’s society do this without getting judged, but when the cast is doing it on national television; they’re going to get negative feedback! A positive ethical view would be they show individuality. The Jersey Shore cast shows young Americans it is okay to be an individual. They show the audience it is acceptable to be your own person. If the Characters cared about how everyone would react to their actions then they would not have done most of the things they are scripted to do! The show also presents a good outlook on equalizing genders. Not many reality shows do this. Most of the time is it male dominated and they are usually putting the women down. On Jersey Shore all of the women and men have the same job, they all get to go out and have fun. Everyone goes to the gym. They take turns cooking and cleaning. Everyone does everything; they are not limited or judged by
Ciera Maher
FYS 100*021
November 14, 2012
Abstract
My literature review will cover the life of the Jersey Shore cast and the depictions of Italians from this reality show. I will include a back ground of the show and an analysis of the effects on the audience of the show. It will also include other television shows that introduce the same views on Italians. I hope to learn more about stereotypes and hope to share my knowledge with others. Information will be gathered from numerous scholars and also our class book, “unspun” by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Jamieson.
Literature Review
When you hear the word “Jersey” what do you think of? Fifteen years ago people would have thought just a state in the United States, New Jersey, But today’s society …show more content…
We like to be able to go where we want, when we want, with whom we want… our “freedom!” However, Jersey Shore takes that to the very edge. Many people believe it to be unethical due to the “Hook-Ups” and “Partying.” Many people in today’s society do this without getting judged, but when the cast is doing it on national television; they’re going to get negative feedback! A positive ethical view would be they show individuality. The Jersey Shore cast shows young Americans it is okay to be an individual. They show the audience it is acceptable to be your own person. If the Characters cared about how everyone would react to their actions then they would not have done most of the things they are scripted to do! The show also presents a good outlook on equalizing genders. Not many reality shows do this. Most of the time is it male dominated and they are usually putting the women down. On Jersey Shore all of the women and men have the same job, they all get to go out and have fun. Everyone goes to the gym. They take turns cooking and cleaning. Everyone does everything; they are not limited or judged by