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Illustration of a hand wrapped in thorns that are being placed by other hands, to represent the negative stereotypes of the Bachelorette series.

Does ‘The Bachelorette’ Empower Women or Does It Reinforce Stereotypes?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Is the popular dating show uplifting its female contestants? Or is it promoting toxicity and codependency?…

November 18, 2020

This Season’s ‘Bachelorette’ Is Breaking Two Major Stereotypes

Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

In addition to being the program's first African-American lead, Rachel is also the show's oldest Bachelorette.…

June 12, 2017

The First African-American ‘Bachelorette,’ Rachel Lindsay, Has All Eyes on Her

Emily Daniel, Colgate University

Adding racial issues to a show already abundant in drama means Rachel must toe the line between entertainment and inspiration.…

June 10, 2017