Media and Sex

For the past two weeks we have discussed, examined, and seen examples of, sex in the media. This presents itself in the forms of movies, advertisements, and even products themselves. We have all heard the phrase "sex sells" and some of these ads definitely prove that these companies truly believe that. What we have also seen is the type of sex they are selling. It is two completely different things for men and women. Women is anything clothing, accessories, or anything that appears to help keep or make you incredibly thin. With men, ads gear anything that is masculine, strong, or even forceful. Either way what they are selling is, to them what should be, the 'ideal' body for both sexes. I think they need to rethink their approach and figure how to actually sell a good product and not focus on the bodies that are selling those products.