Top Models for a Cause

This week I wasn't exposed to hardly any media. My topic of this post was a thought I had from watching television from last week. Top Model is probably one of the most popular shows on television. Each season they usually have a contestant that appeals to a more sensitive audience. For example, they have had people with lupus, mild blindness, emotional problems, and autism. This season the problem is female circumcisions. I feel that this is a positive thing because it makes people aware of social, physical, and emotional problems that we have in the world.

We hear about the problems in Africa that deal with the butchering of young women in a ceremonious way but now we have a face to associate it with. I personally felt sad for her situation and was mad at myself for not thinking about problems like this in the world.
On the other hand, I feel as though these contestants are meant to draw in those that aren't appealed by the fashion and glamour aspects of the show. They are to draw in the people who hate what the show stands for but want to root for the underdog. This is both a negative and positive because it highlights important issues but it may be for the wrong reasons.