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The podcast Teen Talk discusses the first episode of the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine and how it challenges stereotypes. It focuses on the stereotype that girls can't be cops and showcases female detectives who are tough, smart, and capable. The show also challenges the stereotype that all gay individuals are flamboyant by portraying a gay character who is chill and serious. By challenging these stereotypes, the show provides representation and empowerment to teenagers, encourages critical thinking, and promotes inclusivity and equality. It sends a powerful message to individuals to embrace their authentic selves and breaks down misconceptions. The podcast recommends watching the show for its positive impact on mindset and understanding of stereotypes. Hello, and welcome to Teen Talk, the podcast where we dive deep and explore general issues or challenges in the world that can strongly impact a teenager. I'm your host, Sweeney, and I'll be thrilled to guide you through an amazing journey. Today we will be discussing the first episode of a very famous TV show among young generations called Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Now, the important part is that we will also be looking at some of the stereotypes this episode has challenged and how it can impact teens like me. To start everything off, we often hear a lot about traditionally predominantly male industries like firefighters, detectives, and pilots, and more, which can lead to a lot of very negative stereotypes surrounding it, like, for example, girls can't be cops, which is the stereotype we'll be discussing today. Now, the show Brooklyn Nine-Nine is really nice for teenage girls to watch because it challenges that stereotype. In the first episode, we can see that when Sergeant Jeffords was giving a new captain an introduction to the detectives, he mentioned how Rosa Diaz, who is a famous, I mean, a female detective, is, quote, tough, smart, hard to read, and very scary. And Amy Santiago, who is also a female detective, is one of the best detectives in the squad. Amy and a male detective named Jake Peralta has a bet going on to see who has more arrests, and the amount of people they've each arrested is basically on the same level. Santiago also took down a large male criminal who was trying to escape at the end of the episode, who was almost twice the size of her, which basically shows how females working in the industry can also just be as brilliant on the job as males, and girls can definitely be capable of working for law enforcement jobs. This wasn't shown in the first episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but later on in the show, Amy Santiago was able to rise to the top, and she became the sergeant of the squad. A TV show episode like this that challenges certain stereotypes can have a profound impact on teenagers. A teen girl watching this episode will feel representation and empowerment. Having female characters like Amy Santiago and Rosa Diaz in law enforcement roles like detectives can provide young girls with relatable role models who defy gender stereotypes and showcase the strength, intelligence, and capabilities of women in those positions. It can really inspire and empower them, showing them that they can pursue any career path they desire, including traditionally male-dominated professions. This will bring them with self-confidence and encouragement. It also promotes critical thinking and encourages young girls to question and challenge notions about gender roles and abilities. This can lead to a more inclusive and equal society, where girls and women are seen as equal in all aspects of life. Another challenge stereotype in the first episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine was how all gay individuals are overly flamboyant. One of the main characters that was introduced in the first episode was the new captain of the squad named Captain Holt. He was seen in the show as an openly gay black detective, which brought him a lot of issues while rising up to positions. Captain Holt is rather a chill and serious person, which might have made some viewers confused. As gay males are often portrayed in movies and shown as a person who is flamboyant, fashion-forward with an impeccable sense of style. When Holt first walked in the room, he was very low-key, made a short induction, and proceeded into his office. Throughout the entire episode, we can also see that Captain Holt paid special attention to uniform, and he insisted that everyone in the squad respected dress codes and wears a tie. This is very much different from what is usually seen in the stereotype. Therefore, this flamboyant stereotype about gay people is strongly challenged throughout the entire show. By showcasing diverse portrayals of LGBTQ plus individuals, the episode can provide representation and visibility to those who may not conform to stereotypes. It will help break down misconceptions and broaden people's understandings. When the episode portrayed gay characters who do not fit the flamboyant stereotype, it sends a powerful message to individuals who may feel pressure to conform. It encourages them to embrace their authentic selves, free from the constraints of societal expectations, and to express their identities in ways that feel true to them. Furthermore, this will foster a more accepting and inclusive society, and encourages viewers to see beyond surface-level assumptions, and to appreciate more the diverse experience and identities. I really strongly recommend this show for young adults, as there are much more stereotypes challenged, and I think that this can set a very positive mindset for people, rather than gluing and nailing certain images in their minds, and developing negative assumptions about certain people. Now that I've also learned a lot more about stereotypes, I will be sure to re-watch this show, and pay close attention to the small details the show has about stereotypes. And that basically wraps up another episode of Teen Talk. I hope you enjoyed our exploration of the stereotypes challenged in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and gained valuable insights along the way. Thank you for listening, and have a great rest of your day.