Why should advertisements strive for more healthy representation?
Media representation plays a crucial role in shaping the minds and building a formative understanding of important issues.
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Sex in the Media
A child’s perception of sex is tarnished by media exposure, which also fosters the notion that it is evil and filthy. Young adults base their concept of sex in a world that is far from reality because of the comfortable taboo that surrounds sex in our society. Many factors make the connection between sex and the media quite problematic. However, media has also been the only source of information for people whose households rule sex out as filthy and uncultured. Media, therefore, plays a very important role in influencing how sex is portrayed in society and in people’s eyes
Media Representation Of Sex: More Than Just The Fantasies
Media Representation Of Sex: More Than Just The Fantasies Cinema is said to be the mirrors of society. Movies and TV shows raise the bar for expectations for experiences in life, and sex is no exception. With Positive ones there are negative ones as well. Many TV shows and movies include aspects of sex that …
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Why Are Teenage LGBTQIA+ Relationships In The Media Toxic?
Why Are Teenage LGBTQIA+ Relationships In The Media Toxic? With the show Sex Education trending on Netflix the moment it airs, teenage relationships have been brought into the limelight. While topics which previously considered taboo are now being discussed openly, we are still falling behind in one particular aspect: how are LGBT people depicted in …
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Bi-problem For A Bisexual – Stereotype And Misrepresentation
The dual problem of misrepresentation and lack of it sandwich those who orient themselves with the bisexual community. Let’s see how!
Sanitary Product Advertisements: Got It All Messed Up?
Sanitary Product Advertisements: Got It All Messed Up? Advertisements are strong tools not only for business purposes and the sale of products but also for awareness. Menstruation has been a closeted topic for ages and hence you see the advertisements of menstrual products as somewhat ‘weird’. To be blunt, sanitary product advertisements are very often …
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Is Pop-Culture Popular in Sex-Ed?
Is Pop-Culture Popular in Sex-Ed? Sex sells. The mention, depiction, or representation of sex in popular culture and media has always been a force strong enough to grab money from the pockets of consumers. The depiction of sex, gender, and sexuality has been problematic for some, but a source of solace for others. From a hypersexualized …
Media and its HIV/AIDS Takes
Media and its HIV/AIDS Takes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the result of infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus amongst humans. The diseased is known to spread primarily through unprotected sex, blood transfusion, injection of needles, and to children during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding. It is feared due to a prolonged period lacking any form of …