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Reality TV Like RHOA, LHHATL Exploit Black Women, Critics Say
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9:05Now PlayingRegardless of how you feel about the fights, arguments and drama depicted on reality TV, the genre has become a multibillion-dollar industry.
Networks and streaming services have fallen in love with the low production costs and high ad revenue, prompting platforms to push their reality franchises to the forefront of their programming — and it’s largely due to Black women. Not only do reality shows with primarily Black female casts rate well, but they also drive culture and social media engagement, which generates revenue for production companies, networks and streaming services.
Despite the genre’s success, critics have voiced their displeasure with the seemingly exploitive nature and negative stereotypes associated with the representation of Black women. Business and political consultant Tara Dowdell and Dr. Imani Cheers, professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University, joins “Prime” host Charles Blow to discuss.
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