S2 EP03 | Have Reality Shows Become Everyone’s Guilty Pleasure?
Can You Enjoy Reality TV as a Feminist?This episode, we explore reality TV through both a media-savvy and feminist lens. From bingeing “Love is Blind” to analyzing the gender politics of “The Bachelor,” we talk about why reality shows are more than just entertainment—they’re complex, addictive, and sometimes deeply problematic. Especially for those of us who work in media, it’s impossible not to notice how narratives are shaped and characters are crafted.We also look at why reality TV hasn’t taken off in the same way in the Arab world: what does it mean to air your personal life in a culture that values privacy? And why is there still so much shame attached to watching shows that millions of people clearly love? Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572 Follow Sage Takes Thyme:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthymeFollow Womena everywhere: - Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena ) - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco ) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco ) - Find out more (https://womena.com/ )
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Can You Enjoy Reality TV as a Feminist?
This episode, we explore reality TV through both a media-savvy and feminist lens. From bingeing “Love is Blind” to analyzing the gender politics of “The Bachelor,” we talk about why reality shows are more than just entertainment—they’re complex, addictive, and sometimes deeply problematic. Especially for those of us who work in media, it’s impossible not to notice how narratives are shaped and characters are crafted.
We also look at why reality TV hasn’t taken off in the same way in the Arab world: what does it mean to air your personal life in a culture that values privacy? And why is there still so much shame attached to watching shows that millions of people clearly love?
Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)
SUBSCRIBE to Apple Podcasts for EXCLUSIVE content and show us your love and support! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-takes-thyme/id1765472572
Follow Sage Takes Thyme:
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagetakesthyme/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagetakesthyme
Follow Womena everywhere:
- Subscribe to YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/womena )
- Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/womenaco )
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/womena )
- Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@womena)
- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenaco )
- Find out more (https://womena.com/ )
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