Cosby Show from a Sociological Perspective
... One of my favorite is The Cosby Show. The Cosby Show first aired in 1984. ... After graduating from high school, she left for Hillman College in 1986 (a year later, this would become the setting for the spin-of A Different World), but returned two years later with news that she was dropping out. ... She married a navy man, Martin who had a child, Olivia, from a previous marriage. ... He was to show respect to other females. ... Social Class Issues: The Cosby Show portrayed a family that was unlike other black families previously seen on television. ... She supported Cliff’s career and tried to take as little time away from him as possible. ... Historical Perspective: The Cosby Show aired during the mid-1980’s. ... Some viewers described the show as a 1980s version of Father Knows Best. ... Other critics suggested that the show "strikes a deal" with white viewers; that it absolves them of responsibility for racial inequality in the United States in exchange for inviting the Huxtables into their living room. Meanwhile, black viewers tend to embrace the show for its positive portrayals of blackness, but express misgivings about the Huxtables failure to regularly interact with less affluent blacks. The producers of the show were creative in giving the Huxtables were given a unique mix of qualities that it would challenge common black stereotypes. ... In conclusion, The Cosby Show is an excellent portrayal of positive family life. This family possesses great bonds and gained strength, encouragement, and support from each other.