Monday, December 1, 2014

Social Injustice In TV: 90210

TV SHOW ANALYSIS

The show 90210 is a perfect example of how hollywood portrays how teens should be. The show 90210 is about the drama of a rich elitist high school in Beverly Hills, CA. All the characters in the show are wealthy have stick thin figures and glossed faces.  This picturesque portrayal of how teens are supposed to act and dress corrupts teen’s personalities. By showing teens this perfect world where people ride around in sports cars and wear $5,000 shoes it gives them a standard that they feel they have to achieve or their not ‘cool.’
Another social injustice in 90210 is the racial diversity. In the show there are two leading characters who aren’t white. One of them was adopted into a wealthy white family from a impoverished household. This entertains a stereotype about how people of color have less money and should be pitied.  The other leading person of color in 90210 is a middle eastern boy who has his fortune from his dad’s pornography business. This introduces another stereotype about how people of color can only make a fortune in a sleazy and shady way.
The show 90210 inaccurately portrays teens. Teenage years are defined by a teeen discovering their sexuallity which in reality is a very awkward and confusing period of time. In the show 90210 teens have perfect romantic relationships and every aspect of it is easy for everyone.

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