Sex is in Session

Welcome! This blog is solely dedicated to exploring the prevalence of sex in the media, from a variety of different sources. Throughout the blog, we continue to analyze the evolution of sexual messages over time and the consequences these changes may have on the public. While sex has always been a part of society, its presence has evolved greatly. We believe that our country is currently bombarded by sex from virtually every media outlet, which may have very detrimental effects on young women. The almost unavoidable exposure to sexual material could cause young women to develop a skewed idea about what is acceptable in terms of sex. We fear that this may contribute to rising rates of teen pregnancy, and the transfer of STDs. While you browse through the following posts, please feel free to utilize the comment section in order to join our discussion. Tell us what you think!







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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

More Than a Happy Meal?

Carl’s Jr has also not always been known for their classy advertisements.  “Celebrities” such as Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, and Kim Kardashian have graced the their ads.  What do all of these women have in common? Being famous yet having virtually no talent and all having a sex tape out…coincident, we think not.  For many men and women in our society these women are the epitome of sex.  



It continually shocks us that women agree to star in these ads for we feel that they are incredibly degrading to women.  The irony of having these pencil thin women gorging themselves on these large, completely innutritious burgers is also quite hilarious to us.  You do not get that skinny and hot from eating Carl’s Jr. burgers, not even close.  


So why do they keep coming out with more ads with virtually the same content? Well obviously something is working, they are targeting a small demographic of people, young to middle age men, but that group continues to be loyal followers no matter how many tasteless ads Carl’s Jr. puts out. 

2 comments:

  1. You mention that the audience for these ads is comprised of young to middle aged men, but I wonder whom it affects more, those men watching the ad? Or the girlfriend, wife, partner, etc. who watches the ad in their company?

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  2. I agree that these commercials are ridiculous but they must increase profits or the companies wouldn't advertise this way for no reason. Instead of trying to change the advertisements maybe people should be more educated on the side effects of the commercials so they wont have the negative effect even if they are shown.

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