: A critical breakdown of the season’s "gang-up" on Lisa Vanderpump following her brother's passing and the ethical implications for reality TV.
Most of these papers focus on the season's primary conflict, which involves: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Season 9
: An analysis on Substack regarding the sociological arcs of cast members like Erika Girardi and the commodification of confidence. Season 9 Context: "Puppygate" : A critical breakdown of the season’s "gang-up"
: An academic study examining "tomboy" identity as a performative strategy for cast members to appear relatable while maintaining hyper-feminine, consumerist norms. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Season 9