Culture
How The Rise Of Sitcoms Damaged Femininity
Too many sitcom writers are missing the mark on portraying positive femininity, instead painting a picture of a woman who isn’t worth looking up to.
By Mia C. Gonzalez2 min read
Sitcoms have come a long way since their beginnings in the 1950s. Once upon a time, they were written to focus on the inner workings of a nuclear family, often with a married couple as the centerpiece, and jam-packed with family-friendly humor. Today, sitcoms tend to focus on groups of friends in their twenties, living the single life, and deal with more mature matters. But perhaps one of the biggest changes in sitcoms? The way women are portrayed.