Comments on: Is ‘The Bachelor’ Racist? ABC Sued for Discrimination

By: Robbie

Robbie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:43:51 +0000

We must remember that television shows like this are part of the fantasy business. They have no basis in reality whatsoever. Yes, there aren’t enough minorities on this show. The reason for that is because young able bodied Caucasians are the target group the advertisers are trying to reach. I believe this is a narrow minded approach, As a person with a physical disability who tried to break into television,I believe more minorities should be represented in all aspects of the industry.
Rather than file a lawsuit, the parties involved should stop watching the show and tell their friends to stop watching. As long as the ratings are high, nothing will change. When the ratings drop,that’s when the producers will make a move to change the show.

By: Les Is More

Les Is More — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:51:51 +0000

Black men, can’t we find something more meaningful to fight about? How meaningless this lawsuit is, its laughable! Cute guys who want-a-be. With all the roles Black men are not getting in movies and tv I guess its worth fighting for to them.

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:35:01 +0000

Ginger, in this case, it is a company hiring actors and actresses for roles in a television show. It would fall under the ‘hire’ area that you mentioned is in the law. If the individuals were dating off air or on a personal basis, then it would be a different aspect.

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:31:09 +0000

Ms. LeNease Adams has a good point. It is, also, a business minded approach. If an individual does not like the way a company or project is run, it is a good idea to start a new company or project. I would love to see shows with diverse dating partners. It would more accurately reflect my lifestyle along with that of many friends and colleagues.

By: John

John — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:51:11 +0000

I think another Bachelor should be made. One that reflects real America. The minority population is fast becoming the majority in America. Why not have a show that reflects that? Sound like someone in hollywood could pitch that idea and get funding.

By: gingerP

gingerP — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:55:18 +0000

is the gov now going to tell people what color and race they must date? The law states that you cannot rent, hire, fire based on race. The law doesn’t apply to personal decisions on dating. Even the feds can’t force you to date someone by race (unless they are hiding him under a mask of another race).

By: David Phillips

David Phillips — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:27:59 +0000

How about the absence of people living with HIV from “reality TV” 20 years after Pedro Zamora on MTV’s “The Real World”? There’s an ingrained bias in television that disproportionately discriminates against people of color! Same-sex couples and people living with other disabilities have become de rigeur on shows like “The Amazing Race,” while producers continue to assert that HIVers threaten the insurability of production without demonstrating how young adults drinking to excess and sexing around poses any less risk.