The Impact of Reality Television on Society
Reality television, where fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, has a significant influence on society. This form of entertainment often showcases ordinary people in various scenarios, leading to desensitization and acceptance of negative behaviors like aggression and bullying. The ethical implications of reality TV are also questioned, especially in relation to moral teachings and societal norms. The potential effects of this genre on viewers' perceptions and behaviors are cause for reflection and consideration.
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REALITY TELEVISION Where Fact is Stranger than Fiction
Television programmes in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative. (Oxford Dictionary definition)
Television programmes in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative.
How Far is Too Far? Could this be our future?
Desensitisation from Reality TV Studies have shown: - Reality Television contains twice the aggressive acts than normal drama or comedy television. - Teenagers who watch Reality Television more readily accept acts of bullying and aggression in their lives as being normal. - American researchers have shown that the voyeuristic culture created by reality television has caused considerable desensitisation in society.
Does all Reality Television contain negative and immoral themes?
The Catholic Church as Reality Television? http://www.christianpost.com/news/nuns-coming-to-reality-tv-in-the-sisterhood-127391/ http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/sisterhood-becoming-nuns-more-reality-reality
Catholic Teachings - Morality Bernard Gert, author of Common Morality puts forward five social rules for morality. Don t deceive. Keep your promises. Don't cheat. Obey the law. Do your duty as required by your job or role. Does a lack of these morals make for the best Reality Television?
Maybe not. But we do need to remember
UNDERSTANDING true reality is what is MOST important.
Some Useful Resources Rules on Moral Behaviour. http://www.today.com/id/27917852/ns/today- today_entertainment/t/reality-tv-presents-plenty-moral- dilemmas/#.VSNTqPmUczk The effect of Reality Television on teens. http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting- concerns/teenagers/impact-reality-tv-teens-can-parents/ Reality Television and dehumanisation. http://www.isciencetimes.com/articles/6069/20130916/realit y-tv-s-impact-viewers-shows-real.htm
Some Useful Resources Reality Television and female self esteem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m2vWEpmkmo If everyone acted like reality TV stars. (Satirical Video 15+) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0xGp1LYXrc Is Reality Television Desensitising Americans? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl_ondnbeBQ
