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Talent Shows A reality based talent show is Made for Television program which is televised live or deferred live featuring a number of participants who present their talent or talents in front of a panel of judges. These talents can be in the conventional forms like singing, dancing and or other unique forms of talents. Most of these shows have a format where certain performers are selected and judged. Based on the quality of their performance, these are either eliminated out of the competition by judges or by the public through voting. Each week or each episode one or more contestants are eliminated until a winner emerges. Reality based talent shows are the most popular reality television shows. These are the most popular as these present a much authentic presentation as compared to others which can be easily pointed out as fake. Some of the most popular reality shows of this type are American Idol, America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Duets etc. These maybe licensed to other countries which work on the same format to produce a local show like Indias Got Talent is the Indian version of AGT. Fly on the Wall Shows Fly on the Wall Shows are those shows which are styled in a documentary format but maybe scripted partially or wholly to create sensationalism; camera shooting and footage editing gives the viewer the impression that they are passive observers following people going about their daily personal and professional activities. These are known as Fly on the Wall Shows as events are seen candidly, as a fly on a wall might see them. These shows are also known as factual television shows as they do show some actual happenings. Some of these types of shows are:

Environment Confined These are live or deferred live televised shows, where a number of familiar or unfamiliar participants have to live along with each other and perform tasks in an artificial living environment surrounded by cameras at strategic spots. Every day they are given a task to perform and their behaviour is recorded. Every week or every episode voting is conducted wherein the members nominate each other depending upon their preferences or task performance. These nominated members are further put to vote by public until a winner emerges. The winner is awarded a large sum of amount. Participants are often interviewed, often by an off-camera voice. The ancestor of these types of shows is MTVs The Real World. The most popular amongst these shows is Big Brother with different versions produced in many countries around the word. Some other shows in this category are Road Rules, The 1900 House, Temptation Island, U8TV: The Lofters etc. Celebrity Shows Reality based Celebrity Shows are the ones which show daily routine of celebrities or show celebrities in a certain environment with other celebrities performing task or tasks. These show some scripted, unscripted, kinky or unknown aspect of celebrities. Some routine based shows are Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kathy Griffin: Life on the D List, The Anna Nicole Show, The Osbournes, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica and Hogan Knows Best etc. Some of the Environment Confined shows are Celebrity Big Brother, The Simple Life, Tommy Lee Goes to College, The Surreal Life, and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! Based on Professional Lives - Professional Lives is type of a reality based show which shows professionals either going about day-to-day business or performing an entire project over the course of a series. These shows unseen footage of a professional on day to day basis, thereby providing an insight into the life of professionals engaged in different occupations. The first of its kind series is COPS which premiered in 1989. Other examples of this type of reality show include the American shows Miami Ink, The First 48, Dog the Bounty Hunter, American Chopper, Deadliest Catch etc.

Game Shows Reality based Game Shows are televised events which involve members of the public and or celebrities competing as a team or as individual against each other in as series competitive games which can physical challenging and or mentally challenging usually for money and/or a variety of prizes. The prize can be cash, a spouse, a date, a contract, trips, goods and services etc. Game shows are also referred as Competition Shows. Games shows can be categorised as:

Mentally Challenging Games These are quiz or information based game shows where the host of the show or panel of judges asks the contestant general knowledge questions divided into various levels. The contestants have to answer these in a certain period of time and gather points and or cash for every correct answer. In the process they may get evicted or gain certain advantages which are useful

in the later stage of the game. Some of this type of games are Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, American Gladiators, Dog Eat Dog, Deal or No Deal, Weakest Link etc. These are usually shot in an enclosed environment or TV studio over a short period of time. Physically Challenging Games - These are mostly stunt based or adventure based game shows which involves members of the public and or celebrities performing weird, dangerous or tricky physical tasks better and/or quicker than all the other contestants or simply completing the task given. The game is divided into several zones and stages with each round getting tougher and tougher. These usually take place outdoors with specially created structures and or equipments. Some of these are Minute to Win It, Who Dares Wins, Fear Factor, Total Wipeout, Takeshi's Castle etc. Self-improvement / Makeover Shows Reality based Self-improvement / Makeover Shows cover the attempts and success of a person or group of people (afflicted celebrities or common people) improving their lives with the help of an expert along with a celebrity as a host. The improvements in life can be related to problems like obesity, lack of fashion sense, bad behaviour, psychological issues etc. Thus we have Charm School and From G's to Gents focussing on self-improvement and manners, Biggest Loser and Fat March which focus on weight loss, How Do I Look? focusing on fashion makeover, Queer Eye and What Not to Wear which focus on style and grooming, Made focusing on attaining difficult goals, Supernanny focussing on child-rearing and so on. At the end of a season, contestants efforts are applauded publically or within the Peer Circle and awarded as per the shows policy. Such shows maybe real or mixture of scripted and real occurrences. Dating Shows Dating Shows, as the name goes are based on the theme of Dating. Dating shows have a basic concept pairing a man and woman amongst various contestants towards a relationship and possibly marriage. These shows are also known as Dating Game Shows as there are number of tasks which the individuals have to complete and based on their performance are eliminated till the final suitor remains. There is varying amount of scripted situations depending upon the viewer interest, thus it may show reality imitating situations intended to garner or sustain the interest of the audiences. It may involve a celebrity offering himself or herself available for dating or possible marriage amongst various suitors in a series of competitive levels. Rock of Love is one such example, where Bret Michaels, the lead singer from the band Poison offers himself available as a boyfriend amongst various competing girls. Similarly, Rakhi Ka Swayamwar (India) featured Rakhi Sawant (Indian celeb) who married her choice of groom amongst various suitors in a series of televised episodes. Other dating shows with different format are Average Joe, For Love or Money, Paradise Hotel, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Temptation Island amongst various others. Job Based Shows Reality based Job Shows are the ones where the prize and the challenges are all based around a particular career. The prize could be a career in a world renowned firm or learning a new job skill or creating a firm etc. Some of these shows are totally celebrity based, like Celebracadabra, Deadline, The Celebrity Apprentice etc. Other job base shows feature pre-screened skilled contestants where they perform a variety of tasks based on that skill. A judge or a panel of judges ranks them according to their best performance and retained or removed in a series of episodes and until a worthy competitor emerges as a winner. Examples of such shows include Face Off for make-up artists, Hell's Kitchen and Top Chef - for culinary skills, Project Runway for clothing design, Shear Genius for hair styling, So You Think You Can Dance for dancing skills, The Apprentice for business skills, Comic Standing for comedians etc.

Hidden Camera Shows Hidden camera shows are the ones in which hidden cameras are used to record peoples behaviour who are exposed to a variety of staged situations. Such shows use various props and tricks to incite various emotions. Sometimes a celebrity or cast member guises in various characters and indulge in obnoxious behaviour with the public or acquaintances in public or other places and when the victim has been fooled, he is revealed that he is on camera. Such pranks maybe pulled on celebrities themselves. 'MTV Bakra', India is one such show in which Cyrus Barocha performs these acts and later on does reveal that they are on television. Some of these shows are Candid Camera (1948 onwards), Totally Hidden Video (1991), Punk'd (2003), Scare Tactics (2003), Just For Laughs Gags etc. Talk Shows Reality based Talk Shows are the ones where a Host (mostly a celebrity) interviews a Featured Guest (famous people) or Discuss a Chosen Topic with a Guest or Panel of Guests either in front of the public or just the Guest and Host, mostly in studios or outdoors. The Topics discussed are frequently outrageous, taboo, provocative and are especially chosen to create public awareness, on-screen drama, tension, outrageous behaviour etc. These may indulge in charity or provide coverage to the efforts of unknown humanitarians, hidden emotional issues, unique individuals or a local hero . These also involve some gags and

pranks to bring some humour in the show. These are also referred as Tabloid Talk Shows when they indulge in Sensationalist Journalism and Trash TV, especially when they indulge in controversy or confrontation of two opposing groups. Some of the major Talk Shows are Larry King Live, The Phil Donahue, Oprah Winfrey Show, Ricki Lake, The Jerry Springer Show and many others. Original Life Event Shows Original Life Event Shows are the ones which show authentic real life events captured on tape by amateurs or professionals who happened to witness the events. The events shown are accidents, bad behaviour, disasters, daring rescues, escapes, stunts, police chases and other extraordinary events. Some of these shows specialise in only one category, like National Geographics Caught in the Act show which showcases incidents involving animals. Some of the popular such shows are Caught on Camera, Maximum Exposure, World's Most Amazing Videos etc. Hoax Based Shows Hoax based shows are real in the sense that they are actually making a fool of an individual or a group of individuals. In such shows the targeted person or group is manipulated to believe in a false premise and are convinced to believe in what is being projected. The rest of the cast are actors who are in on the joke. These shows often served to parody the conventions of the reality TV genre. The first such show was The Joe Schmo Show during the 2003's. Other examples are Hell Date - based on Blind Date, Invasion Iowa the town was convinced that William Shatner was filming a movie, My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss based on - The Apprentice, My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, Superstar USA based on American Idol, Space Cadets contestants are convinced that they were being flown into space, Reality Hell - different target and premise every episode. Other shows offer misleading information to some cast members in order to add a wrinkle to the competition. For example - Boy Meets Boy and Joe Millionaire. Supernatural and Paranormal Shows Supernatural and Paranormal Reality Shows are the ones where the participants are placed in frightening situations which seemingly involve the paranormal. In general, the shows have similar stylized patterns of hand held camera footage with odd angles; subtitles informing place and time, desaturated imagery, night vision, surveillance, rapid fire, non-melodic soundtracks and other objects. The format of these shows may vary, for example in Celebrity Paranormal Project, it is investigation of supernatural activities. Series like Scariest Places on Earth challenge participants to survive the investigation, Paranormal State and Ghost Hunters use a recurring crew of paranormal researchers. Series like Scare Tactics are filled with supernatural overtones purposely to incite fear or aversion in the cast. Sports Shows Sports based reality shows are involved in organising a sporting competition among sports person who attempt to establish their name in a chosen sport. Sports maybe the common factor but the prize can vary. For example, Knight School (2006 US series) focused on students at Texas Tech. University vying for a walk-on (non-scholarship) roster position on the school's men's basketball team under legendary coach Bob Knight. These shows are sometimes used as launching pads for certain participants who may not win the competition but their skills impress sports firms the they offer a contract to them. For example - The Ultimate Fighter a.k.a. UTF (U.S. series) has offered good deals to certain individuals in spite of loosing. One of the First Reality based sports shows was The Club (2002) where a fabricated club competes against real clubs in the sport of Australian rules football; the audience helped select which players played each week by voting for their favourites. Other such shows are The Big Break - golfers competition, The Contender - boxing show competition, RT One's Celebrity Bainisteoir (Irish series) involves eight non-sporting Irish celebrities becoming bainisteoiri (managers) of mid-level Gaelic football teams, leading their teams in an officially sanctioned tournament. Renovation Shows Reality based Renovation Shows are those which involve restoration or transforming wholly or partially, a person's house, work space, vehicle etc. to improve the functioning and or utility. Some of the Renovation Shows are Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Debbie Travis' Facelift, Designed to Sell, While You Were Out and Holmes on Homes. Pimp My Ride and Overhaulin' shows vehicles being rebuilt. Restaurant Makeover and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, show both the dcor and the menu of a failing restaurant being remade. Renovation was taken to its social extreme with the Life Laundry (U.K. Series), in which people who had become hoarders, even living in squalor, were given professional assistance. Social Experiment Shows Social experiment shows are the ones where contestants have to undergo different types of social experimentation which produces drama, conflict and occasionally - Transformation. Famous amongst is the Wife Swap (2003) which began on Channel 4. In the show, people with different

values agreed to live by each other's social rules for a brief period of time and sometimes learn from the experience. Then there have been shows like Faking It where a member of the public trains with an expert and then takes part in a contest against experienced participants in certain activities they have learned. The judges had to find amongst the contestants, the Faker. The prize here is coverage the fakers receive over the course of the month's filming. Shattered (U.K.) a 2004 series showcased contestants who could remain without sleeping, the most. Other such shows are Holiday Showdown (ITV), Secret Millionaire (Channel 4) and The Bad Girls Club (lifestyles and actions).

Effect of Reality Shows

The effects of reality shows are multi pronged, far reaching and unpredictable. Though not all reality shows are same but the ones which indulge in creating fake realities are the ones to blame the most. These are the shows which create influencing negativities in the society. Apart from certain shows, most of the reality Television shows are created purely for profit without realising the future consequences on the mindsets of the people at large, especially the young genre. The shows which have achieved significant popularity, cultural prominence and benefit only a few arent necessarily, good for the society. Even the so called Game Shows are nothing but promoters of greed where the contestants are playing to the tunes of how much they have won, even if it means humiliation and other behaviour. Majority of the reality shows are derogatory in one way or another, however the ones without any drama and other negative emotions, do have their advantages.

Reality Shows Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages Awards and Prizes Most of the reality shows give prize money to a variety of contestants which is a beneficial factor of such shows. Apart from cash, they may provide certain facilities, packages and so on. In the process, the common man also benefits. Acknowledgement of Achievement Many of these shows allow common people to display their skills. Here reality television becomes a platform of display of skill and its consequent praise and applaud by the masses. It provides them a worldwide coverage which wouldnt be possible otherwise. Some participants become national celebrities, at least for a short period of time. Talent shows are examples of this kind. Jamie Chung, a former contestant on The Real World, went on to pursue an acting career, starring in films such as Dragonball Evolution. Cheap source of Entertainment Television Reality Shows are certainly cheap source of entertainment as you just have to turn the Television to get entertained, that also in the comfort of your home or wherever you happen to watch them. Celebdom to Unknown Celebrities Reality shows like Big Brother lesser or unknown celebrities with unprecedented celebdom, For example, Shilpa Shetty (Indian actress) won the Celebrity Big Brother 2007. This victory provided her the status of an international celebrity. Similarly, forgotten celebrities get another chance at redeeming the lost glory or make their presence felt in the entertainment industry. Experience The experience or exposure gained in these shows provide a host of opportunities for participants who may not win but who may catch the attention of a prospective employer. For example many participants of World Wrestling Entertainment's Tough Enough and Diva Search shows have been picked up by Ultimate Fighting Championship. Exposure to unknown Talent Talent based shows are major promoters of unknown and rare talent in the form of dance, song, music, art etc. Many of these talents are unique and unseen by the larger populace and if they did not have such a platform, they would have perished or remain secluded in their native environs. Such talent from far corners of the world not only provide awareness of their existence but also the promotion and continuation of such.

Opportunity to Participate Talent and game based shows provides the common public an opportunity to participate in televised competition. If there were no such shows there talent would have remained confined to them only. Even if many of the undeserving are rejected they are inspired by their failures to return back without their shortcomings. The opportunity to participate also provides justice to the talent of individuals, who have not received recognition because of various factors. Promotion of Brands If not any, various brands find a new avenue to promote themselves through these shows. The process of placing products in these is known as Product Placement, where companies and corporations pay the show producers to have their products included in television programming for marketing purposes. For example The Biggest Loser promoted 6,248 brands and American Idol promoted 4,636 products. Publicity to certain Regions Reality based shows not only recognise the talent of the unknown or lesser known but they also provide free publicity to the regions from where the talent has emerged. In this manner, it may attract people who want to research or just visit the place etc. Thus making the region be highlighted on the world map. Revenue Generation There is no doubt that the most popular of these shows end up earning a fortune which further results in more employment for various unemployed individuals. Not only this telecom, advertising agencies and other related industries too benefit from these shows. Example - 2005 season of Super Girl (Chinese version of Pop Idol) drew an audience of around 400 million people and 8 million text message votes. Better Understanding of the World Reality based shows which feature Original Life Events like Caught in the Act Caught on Camera, Maximum Exposure, World's Most Amazing Videos etc. help us improve the understanding of the world. They teach us to be disciplined, respect for law, brave, intelligent, respect of nature and other valuable lessons which books are not able to provide. Renovation Shows also provide us know-how of certain things and related ideas.

Disadvantages
Do not Portray Reality - Fly on the wall shows and dating shows are the most unreal shows even if they might mention that these are original. They may use the documentary style of filming but they follow a specific path of lies. The producers of the show indulge in carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. They specifically select certain participants and deliberately use them in their editing strategies to label certain participants as heroes or villains and may guide the drama through altered chronology and selective presentation of events. There are events which have not been recorded at all and the event maybe re-staged for the cameras. Then there are instances where the winner had been already decided owing to some favours provided by the contestant. Develops Wrong Notions Most of the shows based dealing in melodrama indulge in controversial issues and highlight these to stir up the emotions of the people. In their greed for money, they establish and encourage notions which were either non-existent or had been resolved. Racial discrimination was fully utilised in Celebrity Big Brother 2007, where it indirectly affected the sentiments of Indian population. These and other fabricated events promote hatred amongst the different sections of the society and create unrest at large. These are further promoted by politicians and the issue can gain a large proportion even when it was not so. Deviates Youth Mentality The young mind which should be engaged in productive activities are lured to such shows in expectation of quick money and fame. The mentality of youth deviates in this way from academic pursuits to seemingly short cuts which actually require as much effort and at times more efforts than the conventional paths. Moreover, the glitz and glamour of possible celebdom dims the actual potential of youth, who would have otherwise benefited the whole through their genius applied in the right direction. It is to be understood that not everyone can achieve fame and fortune. Exploitation Though, it is evident that exploitation does take place as the contestants are portrayed as villains. However, a more grim exploitation takes place when the contestants are kids. Kids of age as less as 6 years are pitted against each other. Exposure to such competition at such an age causes emotional stress, early maturity and other psychological problems. While the kids should be going about their normal daily lives,

they are coerced or moulded to be competitors. Those good in dancing imitate vulgar movements of their favourite numbers. Just because someone has a talent does not mean that they should be pushed in a competition. Let the child develop over a course of normal routine. In this Run for Money parents forget that they themselves are becoming a part of this Rat-Race and further promoting this race as well. Example, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Kate Plus Eight balloon boy case where 6 year-old Falcon Heene was reportedly coerced by his father to stage for a frantic, live-on-TV chase for an out-of-control helium balloon in which he was suspected to be. This was done by the father in hope of generating publicity. Erodes Ethical and Moral Practices Certain obvious shows, like Big Brother, Bachelor, Temptation Island are purposefully filled with glamour, filtrations, indecent acts, promiscuity, greed, jealousy, conflict and other sensitive issues. These are meant to create controversy and its consequent popularity which are promoters of unethical and immoral practices. Humans tend to get affected, more by negative behaviour rather than positive behaviour, thus these shows provide appropriate environment for the propagation of aforesaid behaviour. Ultimately it is the society and the world at large which suffers because these shows are breeding grounds for anti social activities like corruption, murder etc. whose dearth is endless. False image of Life Reality shows depict a False Image of Life which the young mind can perceive as the Actual Reality. Depending upon the perception of the individual mind, it can influence the thoughts and behaviour. They may end up creating a virtual life around themselves which is in accordance with their perception of life. While doing so they may end up in situations which can harm others and the individual as well. The distorted pictures of reality leave an even bigger negative effect of regular television. Humiliation as Entertainment Though not all of us will laugh at humiliations but such shows encourage such behaviour even when we dont intend to. However, repetitive humiliations do make us laugh as well, sometimes just because others are laughing. In this manner Humiliation becomes an Entertainment for us and we feel satisfied especially when someone whom we dont like is embarrassed and has to go through pain. It further becomes a known fact which the production houses take special care of while producing the show. Means of Business It is but obvious that more than anything else, these shows are merely profit-making ventures. Production houses are not built on morality, the only morality that they follow is Profit. It doesnt not matter what the means are, what matters is the end result. In this pursuit they will go to great lengths and further strengthen the belief that Money is everything. Promotes Aggressive Behaviour Amongst other anti-social sentiments, aggression is promoted directly or indirectly by the dramatic reality shows. Most of the situations scripted or unscripted showcase conflict of personalities. Contestants often use aggression to make the show spicy, like cat fights, display of anger, use of abusive language etc. While doing so these are glorified with slow motions and impress the viewers as means to an end or otherwise. Propagation of Fake Personality Reality based shows have another con, that is creating fake personalities out of ordinary. They will show an ordinary person as a high profiled one, which further stirs the imagination of the viewers to consider it as a suitable behaviour. However, such acceptance has its consequences in the form of humiliation and insult. In other cases, a certain contestant is portrayed as a villain even when she isnt. An edited version of a person is showcased making his personality as someone who should be hated. Unaware of this fact, in the real life the contestant is hated by the outside world. Similarly, a negative person may be glorified as good human even when the contestant is not so. A victim of distorted image has been ManigaultStallworth who appeared in The Apprentice was painted with negative portrayal; she earned the title of The most Hated Woman on Television. Psychological Disorders There are certain Psychological Disorders which are often observed in people which are direct effects of such shows. Some of these are - Low Self Esteem, Frustration, Depression, Anger, Addiction, Stealing, Celebrity Imitation and other disorders which further encourage anti-social behaviour. Certain psychological issues go unnoticed and unaddressed which is dangerous for any society as it may result in psychopaths. A glaring example of Psychological Disorder was observed when a contestant in the first version of Survivor, which was made for Swedish television, committed suicide after he was the first person voted off the island.

Source of Voyeurism Reality TV also promotes voyeurism in varying dosages to prevent the wane of interest in the audience. Thus they will indulge in partial nudity blurred or otherwise, skimpily clad girls, revealing camera angles and other strategies which titillate the audience and maintain the interest of the audience. Voyeurism further ignites lust and in its fulfilment some people rape, torture and indulge in other inappropriate behaviour. Wastage of Time and Energy Not all but majority of reality based shows are wastage of time and energy both for the contestants and especially for the audiences. Big Brother and their akin in several formats are just another source of entertainment. If we look at our lives, we have so many sources of entertainment and we spend a certain amount of time in this entertainment. The youth indulge the most in such entertainment as they have a lot of time at their expense. In this world, we have endless ways of entertainment and yet we resort to such shows. It is a waste of time as we have already seen such media. We know whats going to happen and we know to a certain degree that we do not need to watch it, yet we watch it. The time spent on these shows alters our routine to make way for them, we follow it religiously not to miss anything and whilst doing so we often overlook the other aspects of our lives. We forget to exercise, we become lazy and uncooperative. The time and energy if it was to be used for other activities it would benefit us far more than watching these shows. Means to file expensive Law Suits Reality based shows are filled with controversies. And if the production houses ends up at the receiving end, it becomes a means to file expensive Law Suits. Though nothing wrong with the victim getting compensation but who knows the truth. Furthermore, the state has to bear the expenditure of the law suit and not to mention the time utilised. This time and expenditure which would have been used for deciding important cases is taken up by such nonsense. Blackmailing Another form of exploitation, blackmailing though not as much brought forth, is prevalent. In certain instances indecent footage of contestants is used for blackmailing by the production house to suit their interests. Similarly, certain personalities are forced to participate in such shows owing to blackmailing. Politicians and bureaucrats may be involved in such activities making it an accepted practice and source of further blackmailing.

Curbing or Limiting the Effects of reality Shows

It is very much evident from the above mentioned pros and cons of reality shows, that the demerits of reality shows overweigh the merits. There are many other aspects which escape the attention of the public and the authorities as well. The scenario is more concerning than one may expect it to be. Yet, these shows are rampant all over the world, they are even infiltrating where they would be least expected to be. Moreover, it is the demand of these shows amongst the masses that there is a market for these shows. There is hardly any reason for watching the ones which only encourage anti-social activities and weaken the moral fabric of the society. However, if not eradicated there are certain measures which can be taken to limit and prevent the malice which these shows encourage to a certain extent. Viewer Discretion The major contributing factor in discouraging these shows can be the viewers themselves. Reality T.V. shows wouldn't be produced if we didn't watch them. Yes, we do find them entertaining or we find them so shocking that we are simply unable to turn away. However, most of us are by now aware that it is all fake. It is not an easy task because non-traditional element of reality is big pulling factor. But at the same time, we can try and encourage others to do so. Viewer discretion can be encouraged by simply pushing the button to another channel. It can be done in process by limiting the time spent on T.V. One can also watch a few scenes and then turning to another channel. Parents can lock that channel for particular time of period or reward their children from abstaining these by rewards and appreciation in front of others to make them realise the importance of doing so. This also encourages similar behaviour amongst other parents and their siblings. Renaming Reality Shows Another measure that can be useful in limiting the negative effects of Reality Television. The term reality itself should be removed wherever it is being used to describe these shows, excluding this article! The benefit of this strategy would be that it would lose the charm of being labelled as Real and they will be categorised as fictional or regular soaps. This itself will bring them at level of Just Another series.

Encourage Parodies and Secret Revealing Series Certain benefits or incentives should be provided to producers who make parodies in the so called Reality Television. News agencies and other media should reveal the reality behind these shows to open the eyes of those who believe in them. Award categories by the name of Best Truth Revealing Series can also be added to encourage such productions and discourage the production of fake reality shows. Role of Popular Media Print media like newspapers, magazines etc. along with audio-video media should also play a pivotal role in revealing the ugly face of such shows. They can also reveal in details the tacts used by the production houses in making these show appear as genuine. Limitations on Production Studio The authorities can limit the production of such shows by applying extras taxes on these type of shows which will act as Deterrent towards the filming of these shows. Similarly, the concerned authorities can put a limit on the number of shows which can be produced in a year. Censoring or Banning Special censoring of such shows need to be conducted in order to remove all sorts of obscenities. Removing these discourage the initial practice of resorting to such lowly acts. Banning is another effective way by which these shows can be stopped. Any body found dealing in these should be punished as per the law. Heavy Penalty on Offenders Reality based shows which indulge in scripted activities in the name of reality shows should be heavily fined not only monetarily but also by imprisonment on the basis of False Presentation along with insulting coverage in popular media. Interesting Alternate Entertainment Special incentives and other support should be given to those who produce alternate entertainment based programs which not only entertain but also provide valuable information through its presentations. If westernised concept of reality shows can be copied, then unique and other useful formats can also be utilised. Strict Laws Strict laws should be implemented so that no one can indulge in any kind of malpractice whilst creating these shows. These laws should also be publicised so that the public also knows that such laws exist. They can therefore inform the concerned authorities if such an activity is occurring and informers should be awarded as well. Late Night Slots Though not a deterrent but a discouraging measure can be the late night slots which these shows should get and only in weekdays and not on weekends. This will discourage a large audience to abstain from waking up late to see these. These slots should be provided after 12 clock at midnight. Furthermore, these should be made in a format by the producers so that they cannot be recorded and no repeat telecast during the day. Articles on Education Adult Literacy in India and it's Implications Advances in Biotechnology Advances in Space Science Boarding Schools Brain Drain Career in Commerce Stream Character Education Children and Television Choosing a Career Education in India today Education Loans Education of the Girl Child Education Problems in India Education system in India Emergence of Career Oriented Women Energy and it's Conservation

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