Monday, November 17, 2008

Is Australian TV racist?





Soap Operas are popular in many countries throughout the world. Australia is no exception. Neighbours and Home and Away the two most popular enjoying success not ony in Australia but also the United Kingdom.


However, this article brings up an interesting issue about Australian soap operas. Are they too white? Most of the characters are white Australians and this does not reflect Australia's multicultural society.


Is Australian TV racist? What do you think?


Neighbours airs weeknight (Monday to Friday) at 6:30pm on channel 10.


Home and Away airs weeknights at 7pm on channel 7.

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