Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies

answer the following essay question. Students should be very specific in their answers and point to the course material to illustrate their points.

The debate over the educational role of reality television continues to fascinate scholars and viewers alike. Is there a difference between the “education” reality programs facilitate if it has an overtly didactic and/or political purpose (such as 19 Kids and Counting) versus a program whose “educational” role is one recognized by critics yet denied by producers (such as the consumerism and patriotism “taught” through What Not To Wear)?articles that should be referenced. All of the attached do not have to be used but must be noted in the paper when they are. In bibliography needed.