Research on reality TV Why do reality TV instead of encouraging, end up discouraging someone? The whole point of being on a TV show is to try to win because you feel confident in what you're competing for. However, on shows like America's Next Top Model the judges look for the contestants' flaws and point them out. According to “Ghetto Bitches, China Dolls, Cha Cha Divas” by Jennifer Pozner, reality shows contradict each other. Pozner points out that one contestant was asked what she felt was more Korean or American. He said he had never really thought about it, he didn't really know which one he thought of more. Why does he have to choose between one or the other? Shouldn't it have been unique? Do you feel confident in your skin? Well, AMNTM decided that they were going to emphasize this topic and attack her. We are told that we need to love ourselves, be strong and have confidence, but women are criticized on screen. To what extent will reality TV be so hypercritical and contradict its slogan? Before I started the search to find answers, I thought shows were hypercritical because they wanted to gain more viewers. I thought the shows started out as authentic, but since they didn't get any reaction they started causing their own drama. Like the quote “Money moves mountains,” shows do what is necessary to keep their shows on the air. What better way than drama? The drama attracts viewers, even if viewers talk about it openly, they still come back to watch it, even if they watch the show just to criticize. It makes them known on social media and this gives them publicity. Most reality shows on air always have drama. I wasn't sure if I was right or wrong, but I wanted to find out. First... middle of the paper... but they are both for personal purposes. Works Cited Lundy, Lisa K., Amanda M. Ruth, and Travis D. Park. “Simply Irresistible: Consumption Patterns of Reality TV.” Communications Quarterly 56.2 (2008): 208-225. Academic research completed. Network. May 2, 2014. Papacharissi, Zizi, and Andrew L. Mendelson. “An exploratory study of the allure of reality: Uses and gratifications of reality shows.” Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media 51.2 (2007): 355-370. Academic research completed. Network. May 2, 2014. Mendible, Myra. “Humiliation, Subjectivity, and Reality TV.” Feminist Media Studies 4.3 (2004): 335-338. Academic research completed. Network. May 2, 2014. Aubrey, Jennifer Stevens, et al. "Investigating personality and correlations between viewing motivation and reality television exposure". Communications Quarterly 60.1 (2012): 80-102. Academic research completed. Network. May 2 2014.