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“It’s just a harmless advertisement”: On liposuction, media, and perpetuation of sexism
TweetArticle originally appeared on TheFeministWire.com, May 10, 2013. Several weeks ago, Bucknell University, my alma mater, published its weekly campus newspaper. While just about every edition of The Bucknellian has some article or opinion piece that makes you raise an eyebrow or shake your head, this particular week’s paper contained something that sparked outrage across [...]
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RadioShack sells sex in new dreadfully banal ad
TweetI’m not sure what’s more sad and predictable: That RadioShack is telling its remaining female customers to talk a long walk on a short pier or that the rest of their customers have bought into it. RadioShack, a company that is in serious trouble, has become exceedingly desperate and decided that the very real problems [...]
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Television Ads: Targeting Women’s Dreams?
TweetIf you watch television, you’ve seen the commercials. You know, the ones that show the father figure feeding the kids before school and getting everyone ready for the bus stop? Historically, commercials have always shown women in this role; so are things finally changing? Are the commercials slanting their visuals to keep up with the [...]
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Advertising and Marketing: Sexism Doesn’t Always Sell
Tweet A SYTYCB Entry As a feminist and social critic, I often point out how the advertising and marketing spheres are a major source of sexism and misogyny. From sexualization to objectification, advertisers know that sex (and poking at people’s insecurities) sells. Unfortunately, a common reaction to my blogs which point out the sexism and sheer ridiculousness of [...]
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Skinnygirl Wine: Commercials reinforcing beauty standards.