On tonight's episode of The Bachelor, they were in Singapore. During a shopping date the bachelor was talking to one of the front-runners of the show and she decided it was necessary for her to share her experience with being sexually assaulted. She was taken advantage of while incapacitated and used to be uncomfortable with even the slightest touch. The bachelor responded by expressing that his ex also had an experience with sexual assault and that meant he was aware of how a relationship, under those circumstances, can be different. After this, the show gave a number to call if you or anyone you know had been sexually assaulted.
The article was mostly centered on a recap of the show so the audience was most likely people who watch the show, but didn't have time to watch the episode. The writer is very biased not in favor of the show. They constantly make fun of it and criticize it while restating the gist of what happened this week. Although this probably seems like a silly article to write about, I think it's important to find the value in it. While this reality TV show is largely staged for the enjoyment of the viewers, the show is doing something very powerful with the platform that they have created. Instead of letting it be complete mindless nonsense, they are speaking out about a large scale epidemic that America has taken part in. This can be related to perhaps the most famous sexual harassment case between Anita Hill andSupreme Court Nominee Clearance Thomas in 1991.
It makes me truly sad to see such a serious, worldwide issue such as sexual assault and people’s very real experiences turned into a joke and made into the laughing stock of the night. It is seriously important how the bachelor is using its platform to discuss, with millions of people, the very troubling issue of sexual assault.
ReplyDeleteI am also pleased with how this season used its influence to speak out on such a prominent issue in this era, especially with the wide age range which views the show, as it is vital to be able to reach all ages with such significant information.
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