TV stereotypes

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The Small Town Setting of ‘Gilmore Girls’ Makes It the Perfect Escape From Reality

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

The series's tiny community of Stars Hollow provides viewers with a sense of comfort and nostalgia.…

November 7, 2021

The Funny Fat Friend Trope Is Harmful and Needs To End

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Overweight individuals have been mocked and stereotyped for decades in the media. As audiences call out the issue, new and better representation may be on the horizon.…

August 17, 2021

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' and an actress on the spectrum, she's eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.…

March 8, 2020

‘The Simpsons’ Release Tone-Deaf Response to ‘The Problem with Apu’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Who knew one fictional character could stir so much controversy?…

April 22, 2018