Telenovas: a look into society

 Telenovas are not only an entertaining form of media filled with dramatics and romance, but they are also a window peering into the nuances of society. Something I personally find very interesting is digging deeper into media past the surface level. In a way, telenovas are much like an art exhibition: you can observe what the painting is showing and what colors the artist used, but its true beauty is finding the meaning of why the artist did what they did. 

Telenovas often represent the society around it at that time. Decades ago, it was much more normal and accepted for gender roles to be highly divided and stereotypes being seen as true. In a much more progressive society, dramas today show the ugly details of society from before in an empowering and uplifting way. I do enjoy my own share of cheesy early 2000's dramas, however. The nostalgia, the music, the film quality: they all bring fond memories to not only me but many other viewers as well. I am learning how to simultaneously enjoy a piece of work while also being critical of it. The classic well known staples in the movie world have many flaws: they can be sexist, racist, stereotypical, and much more. Learning about the progression of media over time comes with being able to criticize it. 

I personally am a fan of the love triangle trope used in romantic dramas. Its overused, can be at times misogynistic, and frustrating to watch; but it's achingly enjoyable.