Along which identity lines does 21st century Britain divide? Evidence from Big Brother

Along which identity lines does 21st century Britain divide? Evidence from Big Brother

This paper measures discrimination in the reality TV show Big Brother, a high-stakes environment. Data on contestants’ nominations are taken from 35 series of the British version of the show, covering the years 2000-2016. Race and age discrimination are found, with contestants more likely to nominat...

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Main Author: Lane, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2020
Subjects:
Discrimination; Social identity; Reality television
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/59789/

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