Sexism in Television

We all watch our favorite television shows because of either funny, interesting, or a connection to them. There are so many types of television shows out there such as, drama’s, reality, action, soap operas, and so many more. Each program is designed to lure in a certain social class in the hopes of getting their attention. As a child most television shows I would watch seemed to be part of the norm of society. It could be men wearing pants and women wearing dresses, men working and women staying home, or every man were married to women. These were the norms that people lived and the social class everyone wanted to be in.

Sexism is treating one sex differently than the other. Normally it is unfairness to women, but it can happen to either sexes. Prejudice and discrimination of stereotypes or social roles based upon sex. In the 21st century sexism could expand out beyond just men and women. Now that many have stepped forward that are both sexes and transition to another sex. How does mistreatment of one sex or the other happen? When a man worked and brought home the money to pay bills, buy groceries, and provide for the family

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There are some shows that are not the norm and they cross certain boundaries that some deem unacceptable or offensive. What would be some things that would not be the norm? Racism, sexism, or having certain social classes is a few that we have. The one that bothers me the most would have to be sexism, and how it is on TV. Most shows these days show equality when it comes to both sexes. Many years ago the man was above women because he worked and she stayed home. This was thought he worked and she didn’t so he was the man of the house.

The one show that showed sexism would be married with children. It showed this husband working and the mom staying home to take care of the house. He would come home and treat her certain ways as though she was below him and make certain remarks. He would treat her like a dog and mock her for being a woman. In return she would make a comment, but then he would fire back. He was rude, offensive, and belittling. My family did not encourage these types of shows but I have seen it a few times.

Even when I was younger I would catch onto smaller things such as unfairness and disrespect. He was so cocky and confident to get what he wanted and could say what he did. Once we got home he would want her to wait on him hand and foot. When she would comfort him and do as he wished then he would still make the comments towards her. How is this show helpful to our generation with how we treat women? It was not a role model in how we learn to treat others.

It is so important to be aware of what you are about to watch or let your children watch. If you have television and notice that a lot of these shows now are outside of the normal viewing hours. If they are not showed during that time they will have