Abstract
We all seek to escape our daily struggles through TV or other forms of entertainment, but how well are we filtering messages discordant from reality? The average person has limited access to the real life equivalent of characters we see on tv, and, because of this, many people often reference popular TV shows, such as Superstore, in accordance to social issues, such as how workers struggle without paid leave. Who benefits from the idea of entertainment as escape only? How can we push creators to craft stories responsibly while also maintaining the luster of entertainment? Following observations shared in The Opportunity Agenda’s Power of Pop: What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By report, this presentation will lead a discussion on which strategies curb the inaccurate depictions proliferated in popular media. Participants joining this session can expect a conversation about narrative strategies that incorporate popular media with an eye towards aiding advocacy networks, fandom, and pop culture.
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Pop Culture, Television, Fictional Characters, Low-income, Depictions, Portrayals, Narratives, Qualitative
