Word: reflective
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...parents into the social arena. Of course there had been unwed mothers before Murphy Brown, but until then the networks had resisted depicting them as leading figures. The case of Murphy Brown was a break-through because the television stations decided to stop fighting against changing society and to reflect it accurately instead...
When Oppenheim claims that there should be no excitement over ABC/Disney's move to depict a lifestyle that America already knows exists, he is ignoring the fact that simply because television should reflect life does not mean that it does. Networks, with careful eyes to demographic groups and the mores of middle America, often lag behind the dynamic society. If homosexuality is prevalently accepted (as Oppenheim supposes), then why aren't there more openly homosexual characters? It is because the networks have resisted those depictions and are now finally realizing that they have to catch up and become more contemporary...
...voyeuristic charm of watching TV. For every episode of other shows to parade heterosexuals protagonists going on dates, falling in love and suffering break-ups is to send a particular message about life in America. And now that the networks are finally going to create leads that reflect contemporary America, a more appropriate message will be sent, debate can be opened, and a healthier attitude can be created in our society. Justin M. Krebs...
...University where the emphasis lies on individual, competitive achievement, the time to reflect on ethical issues is almost non-existent...
Zoeller's remarks not only reflect bad taste and poor judgment, but also illustrate how some people's conception of humor is a flippant reference to a crude stereotype. It is even more discouraging to note that Zoeller does not seem to understand that he did not merely make a bad joke, but that what he said was racist. Zoeller has not demonstrated any true remorse for his statements or even expressed an understanding of why he should not have attempted to make a wisecrack about fried chicken. His "apology" could have easily been prompted by his publicist...