Create a 6 pages page paper that discusses scandal as an american drama television series. The central role of Scandal is played by a black woman. More important is the level of power bestowed upon this character. this again contradicts the social realities. The appearance of such a compelling, personally complicated, and emotionally strong woman in the shows has not been a norm in the past, and viewers experience a phenomenon that is unusual in our media history. The producer is of the idea that the public should accept the reality that blacks can also perform lead roles in the shows of national level, since Olivia’s position was “created by black women, based on the life of black women and stars a black woman” ( Adewunmi n.p.).

Olivia Pope and the first lady are shown as powerful, independent, and smart women who often seize the day. However, the fact that Olivia Pope has no children and is not in a stable relationship supports the status quo about successful women rarely having time for family.

No matter what the ethnic, religious, or cultural affiliation, the show excludes segregation in societies and promotes humanity as a whole since it portrays a black woman capable of playing political games as her white male counterparts (Maxwell, n.p.).

An interesting aspect of human behavior is revealed when Olivia talks about people’s expectations from the powerful, especially from powerful women. She asserts that people expect working women to be free from maternal instincts, contrary to reality, as working women are as motherly as ordinary women (The Feminist Spectator n.p).

Although Olivia is not depicted as a mother in the show, her behavior reflects that she is a very caring character in the play. Here again, the contradiction between the powerful woman and a mother is evident. Socially speaking, the general understanding of our society’s people is that power is ruthless. no mercy for anyone exists in the domain of the powerful. Yet the play depicts an idea contrary to common thinking. The attempt to blend maternal instincts with power is not unique but also novel. In this case, the show leaves a mark on the viewers’ minds, positively influencing society.

Critical theory on Scandal

Of prime importance is the portrayal of a woman in a decisive role. Feminism is evident in the show. Keeping in view the real social conditions of the society, the extent of the power possessed by Olivia Pope promotes the idea that women can be powerful.