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Firstly, this show has a very diverse group of women competing against each other. They come from all over the country, have a wide range of occupations, different backgrounds and values. Some even had very tough pasts, such as Kristina Schulman from the current season. She is a 24 year old dental hygienist who grow up in Russia. She explained to Nick Viall, the current bachelor, that she did not have much food growing up. She remembered her cupboards being bare and having to eat lipstick. On the other hand, contestant Corinne Olympios, a 25 year old from Florida, runs a multi-million dollar company that her parents started. She lives a very lavish lifestyle and is constantly talking about her "nanny" that does everything for her. I feel that this show really displays how strong and successful the women are as we learn about them and they're struggles.
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Not only does this show bring the contestants and the bachelor together, but it also brings its viewers together. One woman says that watching the The Bachelor with her daughter brought them closer as they bonded, shared opinions, and learned about each others tastes on men. She said "And despite all evidence to the contrary, a very real connection has grown out of this series: not between the Bachelor and his bevy of beauties, but between a mother and a daughter." (Good Housekeeping 107) People actually have "Bachelor viewing parties" where they watch the show with their family and friends. Often, viewers get attached to a certain contestant on the show and root for them as they move on in the competition. They even feel genuinely upset when that person gets eliminated. "Today, "The Bachelor" has become the sort of "go-to" romance reality program-for good or ill, a heartwarming program that brings groups of viewers together." (Advertising Age 32)Another positive value of The Bachelor is the effect it has on the women who are sent home throughout the season. These women have to compete for time and attention from one man.
It appears to be a very emotionally draining process, as there are many scenes and interviews of tears and outrage. These women really get to know themselves on a deeper level throughout this process. They may walk away upset or heartbroken, but previous contestants have actually come out and said that they feel stronger as a person, and realized what they really want and need in a partner by their experience on the show. In an interview with People Magazine, season 20's Jojo Fletcher said "it's overwhelming! It's crazy, but I'm so excited," she says of searching for, as she says, "a love I can rely on." As for her ex, there are no hard feelings. "I shared so many great memories with Ben, but I've moved on. I'm at peace with where I'm at." ( People 52-56)
Finally, the main value of this show is that it leads two people to their true love. It appears to be very difficult to compete against 25 other women for the love of one man. It also appears to be tougher for the bachelor himself to go through a process of getting to know each woman and seeing if there is chemistry or sending them on their way, which is also a very hard thing to do. While most reality shows are purely just for entertainment and there is no outcome or purpose, this show is different in a sense that we get to see people connecting and actually falling in love throughout the season. This show actually has an outcome and that is hopefully finding a lifelong partner.
Finally, the main value of this show is that it leads two people to their true love. It appears to be very difficult to compete against 25 other women for the love of one man. It also appears to be tougher for the bachelor himself to go through a process of getting to know each woman and seeing if there is chemistry or sending them on their way, which is also a very hard thing to do. While most reality shows are purely just for entertainment and there is no outcome or purpose, this show is different in a sense that we get to see people connecting and actually falling in love throughout the season. This show actually has an outcome and that is hopefully finding a lifelong partner.
Unlike most reality television shows, The Bachelor actually has a positive outcome of two
people hopefully falling in love and getting engaged. While most reality television shows have no outcome and are purely just for entertainment, The Bachelor displays the strength of women, helps them get to know themselves on a deeper level, and brings people together.
people hopefully falling in love and getting engaged. While most reality television shows have no outcome and are purely just for entertainment, The Bachelor displays the strength of women, helps them get to know themselves on a deeper level, and brings people together.
Works cited
People. 3/28/2016, Vol. 85 Issue 14, p52-56. 5p. 6 Color Photographs
Good Housekeeping. Aug2012, Vol. 255 Issue 2, p107-107. 1p
Advertising Age. 2/14/2011, Vol. 82 Issue 7, p32-32. 2/3p.
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