Clarissa+Explains+It+All+(pg.+124-130),+Stacey+Rand

==== Nickelodeon’s //Clarissa Explains It All// was a break-out program which set the bar high in terms of female roles in children’s programming. The show was centered on Clarissa Darling’s teenage life and was shown through her view-point. //Clarissa// portrayed the theme of girl power; however, **boys and girls alike tuned into the program.** This demographic statistic debunked the myth that boys would not watch a show with a female protagonist. The program appealed to all kids by **purposely dealing with gender-neutral issues,** such as fitting in at school, romance of girls and boys, and family. Clarissa is portrayed as “just another kid” in a family of four with two parents and a younger brother. ====

==== Previous children’s programming characterizes females as the victim, dim-witted, and in need of dependence. Differing from these stereotypes, Clarissa is non-sexualized, intelligent and takes initiative. **She narrates throughout the program with witty and sarcastic remarks and is in control of her own life.** Although this show was thought to be a huge risk for Nickelodeon as they grappled with the theme of girl power for the first time, //Clarissa// did not necessarily represent a feminist movement. Clarissa became a huge icon for girl empowerment in the media world, **but she only modeled representation, not how to access citizenshi** p. I am not sure what you mean by this - this point could be stated with a bit more precision. //Clarissa Explains It All// was the monumental Nickelodeon program which set the standard for the countless female protagonist shows that would follow in later years. However, **Nickelodeon does not admit to intentionally casting these female roles; this is a smart business move that enabled the network to appeal to girls while still keeping the male viewers.** ====

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