Reality TV Through A Sociological Lens

Get ready to keep it real – sociologically speaking. Reality TV Through a Sociological Lens dives into the wild world of reality television to explore serious questions about media, identity, and inequality. With some focus on dating reality TV, we’ll analyze how these shows reflect and shape ideas about race, gender, class, and power. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your media literacy skills and develop your sociological imagination. Whether you’re here for the tea or to roll your eyes, this course invites both fans and skeptics to challenge assumptions and think critically about what’s behind the screen. This is a sociology course – not a reality TV or media studies course. Your instructor is a fan, not a franchise expert. Themed around reality TV, this class introduces core sociological ideas and tools for analyzing the real world behind the drama. Graded on A-F basis only.