Camille's Comments:
I think it is great that the people at Nickelodeon took the initiate to reach out to these groups. When I was a little girl the majority of kids shows were male actions figures. It is nice that young girls are able to see that they can be the hero too. I also think that the fact a major media corporation was able to take social cues and turn it into such a wonderful television show is excellent. Being a "multiracial' child, I did not ever see children like me on television, I think Dora has the potential to put a lot more confidence in Latin@ kids who would otherwise at times feel somewhat isolated.
The Audience
What makes Dora vastly different than other television programming is its desired audience. This, however, does not stop the show from being watched on televisions all over America. Preschoolers, girls, and Latinos have all been ignored by broadcasting networks and cable television. Since is debut in 1991, the little cartoon Latina star has shown a step away from the generic "face" of children's television and towards an expansion which includes three generally very underrepresented groups. Dora is a strong-willed girl who is helping empower these traditionally disregarded groups
