Final Project Research Question
For the final essay, currently, I have a few ideas in mind. 1. Analyse the reality TV programme "Love Island" and discuss its' impact on society. Love Island is a British dating reality show started in June 2015, since then it was aired every summer with a brand new season. It was surprisingly successful and almost every millennial has either heard or watched an episode or two, some even watch it worshipfully. However, after following a few series as a personal 'guilty pleasure', I began to wonder exactly how 'real' is this reality dating show? Are these people really just general ordinary folks or, they were cast, in other word, auditioned? Love Island creates an entire industry behind, contestants who went on the show became famous easily afterwards, however, there were incidents that a few committed suicide after internet bullying. Does this show provide a healthy body image? Does this show help to tackle gender inequality issue? Should reality TV ...