Images of women on TV

Images of women on TV

From Warta Kota

The sort of soaps aired by TV stations today make me embarrassed as a female citizen because most of the stories degrade the esteem and dignity of women.

Many of these soaps depict the attempts of women to win the affections of men by any means whatsoever, from fighting among each other to the use of witches and thugs. The artists involved play various roles, ranging from students to housewives.

TV programs have a tremendous impact on the viewers, let alone children under five, who take in all that they see.

There is obviously a dilemma here in that TV programs need to attract viewers. But aren't there better forms of entertainment instead of those where the sole motive is profit? If we were willing to produce educational serials, we could lead the market instead of being dictated to.

KHAERUNNISA Jakarta