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90 Day Orientalism: The “Other” Way
The American network TLCs’
90 Day Fiancé’s casting and storylines have provided its audience with years of entertainment, mostly at the foreign partner’s expense. The reality television industry has grown exponentially throughout the years, thriving on the drama between characters to gain viewership. However, reality television channels, such as Bravo and TLC, are known for taking advantage of the stereotypes of marginalized groups, including immigrants and people of color. This is especially apparent in the show’s latest spin-off series
90 Day Fiancé: The other way, which follows Americans traveling to their partners’ countries to further develop their relationships.