How I Met Your Mother is a television show series starring Theodore Evelyn Mosby or Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) as the main character – and his group of close friends who I live in Manhattan, New York. The main concept of each episode was based on the title, and often the story will begin in 2030 where Ted tells his son and daughter about the events that led him to meet their mother. The TV show How I Met Your Mother has received a lot of criticism. because of their straightforward episodes. Nevertheless, How I Met Your Mother is believed to represent a positive role model in modern society. With this essay, there will be arguments regarding essentialism and non-essentialism in modern society that have been highlighted in the How I Met Your Mother series, particularly on gender stereotypes and cultural stereotypes. In such extreme cases, both stereotypes can lead to discrimination – for example racial discrimination and sexism. Based on his personality, Ted is not like a typical guy who would let girls chase him, who doesn't commit to a long-term relationship. , and who is “flexible” in the relationship. Instead, he's the one who chases after girls, truly cares about the long-term relationship, and is excited about finding the "one." Therefore, her character is more like a female character. Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders) is Ted's ex-girlfriend as well as one of Ted's closest friends. Unlike Ted's personality, Robin is probably the "man" of the house. She is strong, focused, ambitious, independent and has never had more interest in a committed relationship – for example marriage and having children. Indeed, the differences between them reflect the conception of non-essentialism where Craig Thomas and Carter Ba... ... middle of paper ... because what they did was never intended to offend Asian culture. Regardless of this problem, in fact, the show has proven to be one of the motivations for the public to consider it a positive model in modern society. The series has overcome the limitations that limit people from being a part of this society, and many different people can be encouraged by what Craig Thomas and Carter Bays have created. How I Met Your Mother concludes that the series leans more towards non-essentialism and thus eliminates gender stereotypes in a more significant way, in terms of sexism, breaks down the limitations of homosexuals and the diversity of races increases the feeling of acceptance. For the sake of absurdity, the series has entertained its audience with fun and satisfaction, and more than that, it contains more valuable messages than simple comedy, thus bringing positive changes in this modern society..