META Discussion -New topics- Page 15

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Today topic is Relationship Abuse. Edited by 0-SD-0 - 11 years ago

so sorry for having jumped the gun. I should have made it more clear I suppose. I actually made a separate post about the same topic. apologies for any confusion but count me in for META Edited by iiDona - 11 years ago

Originally posted by: iiDona

so sorry for having jumped the gun. I should have made it more clear I suppose. I actually made a separate post about the same topic. apologies for any confusion but count me in for META

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Edited by 0-SD-0 - 11 years ago

Since the start is looking like a fiasco... I am trying to give an idea, what sort of posts or ideas become ideal META topics. Edited by 0-SD-0 - 11 years ago

I remember Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi...which was based in an advertising agency, that had women in their capacity as advertising professionals. Of course, the basic premise was a love story. So,  no they did'nt show too much of the professional challenges faced by the lead while working. 

Honestly for me I watch TV soaps for entertainment, and even for fantasy.  Every woman wants a heroine they can relate with because she can fantasize that it could be her.  And as a woman myself I like to  dreams of a prince that can rescue me from my problems. And this by no means say Im weak or unable to fix my problems myself. Its just as a mother of 3 and full time worker at hospital I deserve to imagine someone else taking care of me. Even if the prince has flaws its still a fantasy...cuz in the end I get what i want which is romance and love, regardless of how its obtained.. If I wanted to watch something regarding female rights i would read real life articles or watch the news.  But does this make me a bad person? No. Im just a woman who can separate reality from fantasy. And for your question would I really want to watch a heroine that is some kind of scientist probably not. Because I watch soaps to fantasize and get away from reality. I just thought i post what i thought here because the other thread is kinda scary. Hope you guys dont bash me.😊 Edited by amieo1 - 11 years ago

It is why most people watch serials .. to see something which gives us a reason to smile and laugh, and break the monotony which otherwise we settle into. A way to relax.

This reminds me of Rishta.com. That show is the only show that has come remotely close to the idea of a woman who can juggle a career & romance. We all know how that ended . The production house was beaten down & shooed away from TV industry altogether. The mass appeal is with the sub-urban or rural audience where escapism or relatability are major deciding factors in picking TV shows. If being a scientist or high ranking professional is glamorized (which is never easy; nature of my work so I know😆), it will only be exciting for a small group people. No one wants a cult show. Not to say this cannot be done. There are channels for everyone now but, mass appealing channels will stick to conventional topics for sometime because their target demographic is resistant to change. Even the small social messages are subtly spoonfed so, women oriented show is wishful thinking on SP or Zee or Colors, etc. 

There have been shows started off with a theme to focus on Female protagonists career, but given the taste of audiences, could not stick to that plot. I can't remember the names. Does any one remember any such shows?