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That '70s Show: A Realistic Depiction Of Sexism, Meleah Hartnett
That '70s Show: A Realistic Depiction Of Sexism, Meleah Hartnett
3690: A Journal of First-Year Student Research Writing
Overview: I have been a loyal viewer of the hit sitcom, That ‘70s Show, for years. In total, I have probably watched the entire series two or three times. However, it was not until recently that it struck me how sexist the show was. Upon first watching That ‘70s Show, I thought it was a surface-level sitcom celebrating the colorful and hazy 1970s. After rewatching and evaluating the stances presented in multiple episodes, however, I see that it is more representative of society’s view on women than I originally thought. I believe that both the subtle and obvious sexism in …
The Civil Rights Movement: The Power Of Television, Amanda Philley
The Civil Rights Movement: The Power Of Television, Amanda Philley
3690: A Journal of First-Year Student Research Writing
Overview: “I am not a nigger” (Thomas). These five words seared through American television screens in May of 1963. James Baldwin, a preacher and novelist, declared his freedom from the chains of discrimination in an interview with Kenneth Clark and forever changed the conscience of black and white television owners. When asked if he was optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the nation, Baldwin made one thing clear: the fate of America lies within the ability to answer the question, why was the ‘nigger’ created? Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin grew up following in his father’s footsteps as …