Over the past few years, there has been a rise in the production of reality TV. A lot of production time and money has been invested in this field of TV which has grabbed the audience by storm. From stand-up comedies, music competitions, expeditions, races to mention but a few have graced the sitting rooms of many across the globe. Despite their apparent popularity, many have fallen under the axe of financial constraints to lack of popularity. There has however been one class that has stood up to the challenge, persevered the test of time, and seems to have the potential to go all the way, the judge oriented TV shows, and they are many in number, all with different disciplines and all have a faithful following the globe over.
The concept and wide spread following of these TV shows have raised a few eyebrows too. This has been mostly in regards as to the role they play to the society. The reality shows as the name suggests are supposed to be a reflection as to how the society is like. To this end, they are supposed to be authoritative so as not to elucidate the wrong impression to the society. With reference to the ones which depict courtroom drama, there has been a lot of evaluation as to the impact to the society. This is because law and courtroom processes are a very important role in the society and should be treated with utmost care. The judges thus sitting in such reality TV shows should ensure that they provide the necessary adjudicator, negotiator and administration role they are supposed to play in the normal court rooms.
To this end, there has been raised concerned with claims that the reality TV judges have in a number of cases been biased in their decisions. This could easily lead to the public developing a negative o...
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...ng issues and come out with conclusive results. Further I would seek a jury that has no prejudice against whites as well as seek a jury that has no bias towards alleged embezzlement of funds.
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