Essays on Jersey Shore

In 2015, there was a total of 409 scripted series that aired during prime time, but how does this number compare to unscripted or reality TV? The answer, not very close, as there was a total of 750 unscripted series, 350 of which were new...

The problematic relationship that Italian American women writers, poets, filmmakers, and performers reveal with their cultural tradition are that many think the women should just be in the kitchen, taking care of children, and taking care of the house. Furthermore, the stereotype that Italians have,...

Ratings show us that Americans yearn for reality TV about as much as Kim Kardashian’s family says bible each time they swear they won’t get upset about another run around story. But while we think we’ve come to know the authenticity of reality TV stars...