The Reality of "Reality" TV

These flashcards reflect key concepts and definitions related to reality television and its socio-economic implications as discussed in the lecture.

Neoliberalism

A political and economic philosophy advocating for free-market capitalism, deregulation of industries, privatization of resources, and the weakening of unions.

Reality TV

A genre of television programming that became highly popular in the 2000s, such as Survivor and American Idol, often highlighting competition among participants.

Union Labor

Labor that adheres to agreements set forth by labor unions, often protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair wages.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.

Globalization of Markets

The process of businesses developing international influence or operating on an international scale, often taking advantage of relaxed labor laws in developing countries.

Winner-Take-All Competition

A competitive environment in which the resources or rewards go entirely to one participant or group, leaving others with nothing.

Moralizing

The act of commenting on issues of right and wrong, often in a simplistic way, without considering broader societal factors.

Corporate Charity

Philanthropic efforts by private companies aiming to support social causes, often framed as acts of generosity rather than obligations of social responsibility.

Inhumane Working Conditions

Work environments that can harm the physical or psychological well-being of employees, often including unsafe practices and inadequate support.

Psychological Manipulation

The act of influencing someone's thoughts or feelings in a way that is deceitful or controlling.

Neoliberalism

A political and economic philosophy advocating for free-market capitalism, deregulation of industries, privatization of resources, and the weakening of unions.

Reality TV

A genre of television programming that became highly popular in the 2000s, such as Survivor and American Idol, often highlighting competition among participants.

Union Labor

Labor that adheres to agreements set forth by labor unions, often protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair wages.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.

Globalization of Markets

The process of businesses developing international influence or operating on an international scale, often taking advantage of relaxed labor laws in developing countries.

Winner-Take-All Competition

A competitive environment in which the resources or rewards go entirely to one participant or group, leaving others with nothing.

Moralizing

The act of commenting on issues of right and wrong, often in a simplistic way, without considering broader societal factors.

Corporate Charity

Philanthropic efforts by private companies aiming to support social causes, often framed as acts of generosity rather than obligations of social responsibility.

Inhumane Working Conditions

Work environments that can harm the physical or psychological well-being of employees, often including unsafe practices and inadequate support.

Psychological Manipulation

The act of influencing someone's thoughts or feelings in a way that is deceitful or controlling.

Deregulation

The reduction or elimination of government regulations on industry, often a core tenet of neoliberal economic policy to promote free markets.

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, public service, or public property from the public sector (a government) to a private entity, commonly advocated by neoliberal policies.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of household or individual income across a population, often exacerbated by neoliberal policies, globalization, and winner-take-all economic structures.

Precarious Labor

Work that is uncertain, unpredictable, and insecure from the point of view of the worker, often characterized by low wages, lack of benefits, and limited job security, frequently associated with globalization and weakened labor protections.