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Is reality TV stereotyping black women?

A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here sparks a debate about racism and misogyny - is British reality TV guilty of 'misogynoir'?

Nella Rose, a black woman on the reality TV show 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' has divided opinion online - some accuse her of being rude and aggressive in the Australian jungle, while others say she's the victim of racism and misogyny. We explore some of the comments made about her and examine the history, meaning and potential real-world symptoms of 'misogynoir' - a theory about a combination of racism and sexism faced by black women. Plus, are the casting directors and editors of reality TV shows guilty of stereotyping black women as rude and aggressive, and what evidence is there of racism amongst the viewing and voting public?

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54 minutes

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Wed 6 Dec 2023 20:00

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  • Fri 1 Dec 2023 12:04
  • Wed 6 Dec 2023 20:00

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