What Can Reality TV Tell Us About Theory?

Jill M. Chonody

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-95060-5_56

What Can Reality TV Tell Us About Theory?

Jill M. Chonody

School of Social Work

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Abstract

This discussion activity asks students to explore the similarities between theory and reality TV. After the activity, social constructionism, conflict theory, or other theories can be introduced and discussed. Depending on the theory, students could apply it to dissect or understand reality TV.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Coresource 4
Pages	347-350
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031950605
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95060-5_56
State	Published - 2025

Keywords

Intersectionality
Privilege
Reality TV
Theory

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10.1007/978-3-031-95060-5_56

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