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Reality television often bears little resemblance to real life and encourages superficial views on people and relationships. Given the genre’s popularity, is it fair to say that this type of programming is unethical and corrupting to society? by Mind Map: Reality television often bears little resemblance to real life and encourages superficial views on people and relationships. Given the genre’s popularity, is it fair to say that this type of programming is unethical and corrupting to society?

1. Ethics

1.1. Ethical?

1.1.1. Credit where credit is due

1.1.2. Providing a real account - without editing

1.1.3. Not pushing an agenda

1.1.4. Equality amongst sexes

1.2. Non-Ethic?

1.2.1. Publicised and advertised drug use / miss-use

1.2.2. Forcing an oppinion on the viewer

1.2.3. Adverse conflict resolution methods

1.2.4. Promotes irresponsible behaviours

1.2.5. Desperate grab for ratings (at any cost)

1.2.6. Excluded or segregated due to sexual orientation

2. Corrupt?

2.1. willingness to act dishonestly

2.2. Personal gain (not for the viewer)

2.3. Ulterior motives

2.3.1. Sales

2.3.2. Products

3. Issues

3.1. Over exaggerated

3.2. Romanticising

3.3. Glorifying issues

3.4. A 'Constructed Reality'

3.5. Effect on society

3.5.1. False expectations

3.5.2. Encouranges selfish behaviours

3.5.3. Degrades family values

3.5.4. Unrealistic expectations/goals

3.5.4.1. Potential body issues

3.5.4.2. Timeframes

3.5.4.2.1. Construction

3.5.4.2.2. Cooking

3.5.4.2.3. Fitness / Body

3.5.5. False sense of confidence

3.5.5.1. Unjustified thinking

3.5.5.2. False impressions put onto them

4. Examples

4.1. Keeping up with the Kardashians

4.2. Survivor

4.3. My Kitchen Rules

4.4. Married at First Sight

4.5. Big Brother

4.6. The Block