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

90s

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This ad campaign aired in 1995.  Many differences are apparent between this ad and the previous Iman ads.  First of all, the introduction of a male model into the photos, right next to a female model. These two models seem to be very young, no more than teenagers. Their poses are also very unnatural for their age.  The shirtless boy is awkwardly leaning on the ladder, as is the girl flaunting her midriff.  By arching her back and positioning her thumb that she, she is giving off a more sexual or playful air.  


The direct gazes of both the boy and girl are also very different from the previous Iman campaign.  In all three pictures, Iman is avoiding direct gaze with the camera, yet these two models are facing the camera head-on.  We almost feel like they are trying to be older or they are at least posing an air of confident, that they do not actually possess.  





This video includes interviews which include this boy and girl and a few others answering simple questions about their family, etc, but they are hardly wearing anything and the interviewer is an older man who makes a few inappropriate jokes about some answers.  He also makes it a point to say that each interviewee looks good in their Calvin Klein jeans...creepy.

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