Prompt: For this discussion question, please watch a television show that portra
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Prompt:
For this discussion question, please watch a television show that portrays a romantic relationship. Please discuss your observations about how the show portrays the relationship and how realistic this portrayal is in your opinion. Additionally, discuss the gender roles portrayed and how you believe this portrayal may impact society's view of men, women, or both.
Your responses must be 2 paragraphs in length (1 paragraph = 5 sentences).
Instructions:
Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Sunday of Week 5, 6/10.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric:
1. Respond to all parts of the discussion question (10 points).
2. Response is at least 2 paragraphs in length (5 points).
3. Response has proper grammar and spelling (5 points).
Explanation / Answer
Ross and Rachel from F.R.I.E.N.D.S portray a romantic relationship for a decade over the 10 seasons of the show. The relationships portrayed between Ross and Rachel on the show is a love-hate relationship. However, it seemed very realistic. Ross knew Rachel since high school who was his sister Monica's best friend. When they met after years, Ross eventually decided to tell Rachel that he has a crush on her in high school. Rachel was smitten by Ross and they started dating. Their relationship portrayed seemed even more real due to the differences in opinion and how eventually they accepted each other for who they are.
Ross worked a paleontologist and Rachel worked for a fashion magazine. This is a typical example of a stereotypical gender role. The glass ceiling effect has existed for a very long time now. On the show the Ross was considered to be earning more than Rachel. For a while women have been battling for their equal rights with regard to compensation. Having these typical gender roles just confirms the patriarchy that exists in our society.
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