Every Thursday night more than 3 million people tune in to MTV for what has come to be known as “Jersday.” Jersey Shore has without a doubt become a national phenomenon but the question is: are these “guidos and guidettes” behavior having a positive or negative affect on the lives of viewers?
In respect to the women, I would argue that these are not women I would want my peers or other women to aspire to be like. There are the arguments that these women are empowered, do what they want, speak what is on their mind, do not care what others think, etc. and that this encourages for women to stand up for themselves and do the same thing. However, I would argue that the way these women behave is in no way empowering to women.
You have Sammi who, until a recent episode, allowed for her boyfriend to scream at her, cheat on her, disrespect her, etc. without much more then a tear. While she finally stood up for herself and broke up with him (for now) her revenge was to go grind on other “juice heads” at the club. Then there is Snooki whom on most nights brings home a different man that she is unlikely to know the name of to the “smoosh” room to hookup. And, when without a guy, is pretty upset about life. JWow, who is often considered the most empowering of the women, has gotten much of her recognition from her recently augmented breasts and skimpy clothing.
While the women do stand up for how they feel and speak what is on their mind, it often leads to violence, tears, hooking up, cheating and other negative behavior that does not portray women in a positive light.
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