Interesting commentary by Shaunie O’Neal. My view is that most of the portrayals of black women as well as men reinforce stereotypes, are one-dimensional, superficial, sensationalist, and are not attempting to portray anything different in fear of losing revenue & ratings for the network. Ms. O’Neal contends that “Basketball Wives” reflects life with a professional athlete. I would say that it reflects a percentage of a “contrived” life with a professional athlete. What do you think?
Commentary: Negative portrayals of black women on reality TV – CNN.com.
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I think almost all portrayals of families (black, white, hispanic, asian and others) are negative. Even on Disney and Nick – I would never send my twin boys off on a ship for school; vampires, wizards nor wearwolfs live next door; where are the parents on Sonny with a Chance, Zeke and Luther, and I’m in the Band???
TV distorts family values!! If I were not afraid my son would ask to go live with grandma, I’d disconect the dish and save that money for really nice vacations to show him the real world.
I won’t even go into reality TV – if that is reality I’m afraid to leave my house.
We need Bill Cosby to produce some more shows.
You are right on. Thanks for visiting.
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