I Am Cait Proves Caitlyn Jenner Is the Kardashian Family’s Most Compelling Star Yet

I remember when I first heard about Cait Jenner I was in shock.  I pondered how a person who won Olympic Gold and set a world record, being a hero to so many, could have lived their life not being comfortable in their own skin.  I was in a sense 'happy' that Cait was able to come out and express herself at last.  However, because of media, pop culture, and that fame of the Kardashion family I was sadly a bit skeptical of the whole situation.  Although the family seemed to welcome much support to Cait I wondered if parts on the physical transformation of becoming Cait was for media purposes.  I think was strong and powerful to be shown on reality TV that the LGBTQ community should be supported and was supported by Cait's family.  Where my uneasiness lies is first and most obviously in the name- Cait.  The big power aspect of the Kardashion's is in the letter K.  The name Cait, is typically spelled with a K.  However, Jenner chose to spell it clearly differently using the letter C.  Media and pop culture went crazy about this aspect, which drew even more attention to Jenner.
Where I believe this transformation took a huge spiral was Cait winning the ESPY award.  This award was taken in many way- some agreed, some disagreed.  Many were turned away and offended by this award being presented to Cait.  At the time people said that it was an offence to women that Cait was receiving this award.  The award was presented on the basis of courage.  If Cait won this award simply on the basis of coming into the LGBTQ community then it is a shame because so many struggle and do not have support of anyone when they do the same thing as Cait.  I believe that Cait was compelling in wanting viewers to support "trans people with far less privilege, asking the viewer to care about them, too".  But I think that this award was over kill and done for media in this situation.  I also think it is a little extreme for the article to state that the show I Am Cait "might end up becoming the defining reality show of a generation."
However, overall I think it is important and compelling for media and pop culture for our generation to talk about the LGBTQ community.  It is important for the LGBQT community to be involved in reality TV, even though shows like I Am Cait, because all people experience reality and desire to be recognized, even if it is on 'reality' TV.