Reality Television, Gender, and Authenticity in Saudi Arabia by Kraidy - Article Example

Kraidy arguably concludes that Western standards are being used in Arab programs. He believes that the show was created by Saudi Arabians who emulated Western ideals and wanted to convince society that Islamic discourse is inferior to Western discourse.

Kraidy says that he used critical discourse and institutional research analysis which indicates that his response was negotiated. He came up with a conclusion based on the interviews and polling data that reflected the thoughts of the citizens. He also interviews the elite in the society and compares it to the opinions of the public which indicates that his thoughts are purely negotiated (Kraidy 347). This negotiated response increases the trustworthiness of his study and conclusions. He does not consider all Islamic practices and hence his response is dominant. His major consideration is gender mixing, and he does not give any attention to Islamic cultures (Kraidy 346). Although most of his conclusions are based on research, he insists on his personal idea that women's sovereignty should be valued, and hence his research is dominant and at the same time negotiated.