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Childrens' TV: Report Card
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iCarly
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| NAME: |
iCarly |
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Nickelodeon |
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Sitcom |
| SHOW DESCRIPTION: |
iCarly follows the adventures of Carly and her best friends Sam and Freddie who create their own web show which is an overnight hit. The show also features Carly's older brother Spencer who is an eclectic artist.
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Appearance/Body Types |
How characters are portrayed in terms of their bodies—weight, hair, breasts, muscles, etc. Is there a broad range of sizes or are all characters featured in similar, stereotypical ways? |
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Interpersonal/Emotional Style |
How characters are portrayed in terms of their communication styles and interactions with other characters. Do they display characteristics such as assertiveness, confidence, sensitivity, kindness, adventurousness, etc.? |
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Leadership & Independence |
How characters are portrayed as leaders or followers. Do they act independently, initiate conversations and actions, show respect for others, etc.? |
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Activities |
How characters are portrayed in terms of their activities and physicality. Are characters portrayed doing only stereotypical activities (girls cheerleading and boys playing sports, for example) or are there a broad range of activities for each? |
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Self Image/Self Worth |
How characters are portrayed in terms of valuing themselves. Are characters too focused on, or worried about, their appearance? Are characters overly concerned with attracting potential romantic partners or behaving differently when they're around? |
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Skills & Intelligence |
How characters are portrayed in terms of their intelligence and abilities. Do they show aptitude with science, technology or math as well as art, dance or music? |
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TRUECHLD SAYS: iCarly soars to the top of our list because Carly is a character that breaks the stereotype of what a leading girl can be. Carly Shay is a confident, funny and smart girl who hosts her own web show along with her best friend Sam. While Carly is a typical teenager in that she likes boys and clothes, it is not the main focus of her character. She is much more focused on her show and being an independent thinker. Her best friend Sam is another great character because she is irreverent and enjoys teasing boys - particularly Carly's other best friend Freddie. Sam shows us that a female character can be appealing even if she does fall into one of the traditional archetypes.
Carly also has an older brother, Spencer, who is a goofy artist. He provides us with a refreshing character who does not conform to the traditional male stereotypes.
Overall, we love iCarly because it reinforces the idea that we don't need to see the same stereotypical characters on TV and that broader characters can lead the shows. | | | |
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