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Feb 2022
1h 15m

Deep Dive: Reality TV Sociology 101 with...

Claire Fallon, Emma Gray
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Sociologist Danielle J. Lindemann joined the pod to talk about her book, “True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us.” Reality TV is a cultural product, and just like any other cultural product, it can tell us so much about ourselves, our social roles and expectations, our values, and the narratives we tell about ourselves and each other. We try to watch thes ... Show More
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