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Essay / Social Issues in “That 70's Show” - 1095
This show lacks diversity. The majority of characters are heterosexual, white and middle class. The only exception is Fez, an immigrant and the only person of color on the show. Throughout the show, Fez is portrayed as stupid and something to laugh at; the backing track laughs after almost everything he says. As far as I know, there are no queer characters, or any mention of queer issues, in these episodes. After some research, I discovered that women play a significant role in the writing and production of the series. I think that's why the show does such a good job of tackling gender roles and sexism. In conclusion, this show focuses on many aspects including gender roles and sexism. Even though this series could have more diverse characters, it focuses very well on male and female stereotypes. I like that there are several strong female characters who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and play a typically masculine role.