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Consider what they show to PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES about typical family housing (AND Universal Design) in North America. Do these shows give accurate portraits of “average” North American families and homes, including culturally-specific examples? Think about how and in what ways their producers might change the shows to present more accurate pictures of typical Western housing from YOUR community, with examples. - No not really because they don’t depict the average north American family - The average North American family does not tend to be upper middle class. - The average North American family is not the typical Caucasian. In this show they primarily show Caucasian residents. - To show the typical western housing the producers of the show should: o Incorporate religious spacing and cultural spaces for example: prayer rooms o Focus on the different geographical regions.
 * Week 10 exercise **

In the “Makeover” shows, look for UD examples among both the original AND redesigned houses’ furnishings, equipment, and yard. They may be highlighted by the host or client family, OR just filmed but NOT mentioned. In watching a few of these shows, we did NOT hear them introduce UD or see more than one or two examples as the camera swooped by. But I hope that you will! - They focus on the front lawn of the house. However, they put great emphasis on the color. A key principle that is highlighted here is visibility because they state the importance of color and the difference it can make.

Ambrish, Kiran, Jenna, Sadia, Rana