Reality Dating Shows
Almost every night when I turn on the television after 9 p.m., there is a reality dating show on. Although I admit that I do have addictions to certain shows, such as Bret Michaels: Rock of Love, I still cringe at most of the women when I watch them.
In Rock of Love and almost every other reality dating shows, the women that are chosen to be on the show are constantly running around in skimpy clothing or just plain underwear. They fight, use vulgar words, refer to each other as “bitches” and “hoes” and think that sloppily making out with someone is the greatest thing in the world, even though they portray themselves in an unappealing way.
Other reality dating shows include Flavor of Love, I Love New York, Tough Love, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, Double Shot at Love, A Real Chance at Love… the list goes on and on. These shows are trashy and portray women in the wrong ways.
Instead of pointing out the strengths of these women, it only shows the raunchy, disgusting part of them. I suppose I am hypocritical because I tune in to watch some of the shows, but my reaction is the same during every show. I sit and think, “How can these women be acting like this on national television?” It doesn’t help that the men, or women, hosting these shows often challenge the contestants to participate in acts that are sexy or crude, or both, throughout the season.
One reality show that completely puts women into a certain stereotype is Beauty and the Geek, where a “dorky” but very smart man is matched up with a beautiful, but not so smart woman, and has to complete certain tasks throughout the season. Is there a reason that the women in these shows need to come off as dumb? Maybe that’s the point though. I couldn’t tell you.
The truth is that women are more than bodies. They have minds and are intelligent. The way that these women are portrayed and portray themselves on television is sometimes shocking and really is a detriment to the image of a woman.
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