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

Heinz Ketchup: Sexy

http://manishsinha.posterous.com/heinz-hot-ketchup-ad

This advertisement for Heinz ketchup shows the level of ridiculousness that our society has reached.  The image shows a plate of food that upon a longer glance makes the shape of a naked woman.  Ketchup has absolutely nothing to do with sex or sex appeal what so ever.  This is a disturbing example of the over use of sexual advertisements.  This image is objectifying woman by literally showing this one as a piece of meat that is served up and ready to go.  Does Heinz feel this is a good image to be associating with their ketchup?  How could it be that a product as nonsexual as ketchup could become the subject of such advertising?  It is flat out unnecessary and nonsensical. 
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