Question

Review the module resources and overview, then select a popular culture example. (It can be a television show, a commercial, a game, a movie, etc.). Analyze the representation and social message that is associated with the example.

If you would like, you can select a particular episode of a show.

3 - QUESTIONS below:

• What is the composition of the primary characters, and what groups within diversity do they represent?
• What is the latent (or unintended) social message or commentary about a particular group to society that is reflected by this example?
• What are the social implications of this message? Briefly discuss any potential social impact or response to the example.

Answer 1

✓ the example I have chosen for the discussion is an Indian television show called as "Tarak Mehta ka ooltah chashma". Which portrays unity in diversity and a strong influence on the society to remain ethical and have greater concern for every members, say from family to neighbours, and to have a sense of concern towards the surrounding and environment.

• there are many primary characters in the show, but, most importantly one family group which is the leading group portrays typical Gujarati family and mingle with everyone around them with friendliness and with a concern the other families are from different cultures, background, reloreln and every member is unique in their own way.

• the latent social message which is reflected in the show is to stay united and value family and friends. When the family, relatives and neighbourers are strong and stand by each other no storm can break them and no issue can make their lives miserable. The particular group in this show as highlighted a Gujarati family, keeps every member happy and care for each other. They are warm and funny but, are very high in moral and family values.

• the social implications of this message is to keep the unity strong and to promote diversity in any form, say religion, cast, gender, income levels, etc. It influence the people of all the generation to value their families and keep the ties strong, look after surrounding and always stay connected with other members of the society to uplift humanity.