When the concept of reality TV was first introduced, there were only 4 reality shows broadcast. In 2010, that number rose to 320. Reality shows have become one of the most promising industries in media entertainment. While there are many people who laugh at the idea of ​​reality shows, the truth is that most of us still find pleasure in watching them. Popular shows include American Idol, The Biggest Loser and Jersey Shore. These programs cover a wide range of topics, from aspiring singers to aspiring dancers, from avid partygoers to sexy housewives, from teen moms to child beauty pageants. Statistics have shown that reality shows seem to attract women more than men. From the graph below, it's clear that when it comes to how often they watch reality TV, women consistently outperform their male counterparts in every category except the 25-34 age group. While many of these girls and women think of reality television programs as mere mindless entertainment, they are unaware that they may still be negatively affected by them. Take for example the ever popular show “Jersey Shore,” which had 6 seasons on the air. The program is one in which the audience follows the lives of a group of handpicked people with big personalities, many of which involve arrogant arguments, promiscuous activities and partying. Female stars, with their diva-like attitudes and sassy fashion, are always a topic of conversation among teenage girls who watch them at home. Reality television shows, in fact, have the potential to damage a woman's self-image. Many reality shows perpetuate the bad girl stereotype and influence young girls and even older women to... middle of paper... desperate housewives or high society people. In addition to that, reality programs like “The Bachelor” indirectly tell girls and women to be more superficial. They get used to the idea that money is everything; such that for a man to be useful, he must be rich and "hot". To summarize, reality television shows have negative effects on women; they damage young women's self-image and destroy their moral values. Women today are bombarded by media, whether it's reality TV, social networking sites or otherwise. They are consumed by the pop culture obsession with fashion and fame, when in reality we need more Hilary Clintons and JK Rowlings in our society. While it would be inappropriate to tell girls and women to completely avoid reality shows, it would be wise for them to know what they are getting into when they watch them...