cultural anxieties in prime time medical shows
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CULTURAL ANXIETIES IN PRIME TIME MEDICAL SHOWSAmanda Steffens
Thesis Medical Shows Provide and outlet for
Americans to resolve uncertainties and anxieties over the issues of race, gender, and acceptance of sex and sexuality by resolving medical problems through technology
What is a medical show?
Main focus is on doctors interacting with one anther or treating patients
Can be any style
Medical Show Characteristics Non-medical show
Shows Used E.R 1994 Chicago Hope 1994 Scrubs 2001 House MD 2004 Grey’s Anatomy 2005 Nurse Jackie 2009
Respect for minorities with power
E.R. Grey’s Anatomy
Portrayal of Women with power
ER Grey’s Anatomy
continued
House Nurse Jackie
Acceptance of sexuality
Scrubs Grey’s Anatomy
continued
Nurse Jackie
Any Shows missing?
Over time the shows became more accepting of cultural issues
Introduction of more advanced technology and innovation seeing/understanding the medical body
Chicago Hope Why
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