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Thursday, April 20, 2006
Real Red Carpet Moments Recently I have been fascinated by the coverage of women on television. Oprah did a show titled “Women Who Are Living A Lie: Could It Be You?” in which she highlighted a few women who have been lying about how good their marriage is, and the depth of their fascination with celebrities and wanting to look like them. Since Oprah’s program is directed at women, when she does a show on a topic, I’m sure the evidence is overwhelming for the reasons she brings these issues up. What concerns me about how Oprah presents such issues, is the way she sensationalizes the problems of these women, and plays the role of a therapist, when she in fact has no degree or experience in being a therapist or clinical matters. During this particular show, the common wish of the women presented, was that they wanted to be accepted, or be at peace with themselves. They wanted to be known for who they are without having to hide their true selves. And yet, imagine for a moment if these women were really their “true selves” would they have ever appeared on Oprah’s program – I think not! It’s the fact that these women are extreme cases that got them invited on the show. The complete irony in presenting a show like this is that Oprah does to these women the very thing that happens to those who are celebrities. She sensationalizes and exploits these women under the guise of helping them with their problems. Oprah in fact, gives these women the “red carpet” experience that all people desire to have at one time in their lives. Her show is also in error because her guests declare boldly the lie that all women want to be like celebrities, all women want to look like celebrities, and all women have the need for the perfect handbag. It is nothing but a bunch of lies, wrapped with the ribbon of alleged help for the victim of these beliefs. What women want is to be honestly portrayed in the media. No touch ups, no quick fixes, and no ideal standards to live up to. Unfortunately, leading women like Oprah, are so far out of touch with the common person, they play into the delusion that they themselves are common. This in turn continues the cycle of deception. I think it’s time for women to turn off Oprah and focus on those that live in the real world – their family, friends, children and colleagues because real red carpet moments happen everyday with the ones you love, and you don’t have to get dressed up for them. For more information on Stacy L. Harp, please visit www.activechristianmedia.com Blogger News Network is advertiser-supported, and your visits to our advertisers help BNN to meet its expenses. Help keep us afloat! posted by Stacy L. Harp at 7:32 AM |
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