American Apparell advertisement
I like this advertisement. It's a shame that people immediately sexualize an image when it contains nudity. It goes without saying that you can discuss whether of not this particular image has a sexual undertone. And such things can, obviously, be very subjective - depending on the viewers own sexual preferences. I don't think of this as an sexual image. I think it's realistic in the way that the context gives me an image of an model behind the catwalk, getting ready for a show. Although it can also be considered objectifying in the sense that the model is being compared to the naked mannequins - because of their common denominator: their nudity and lifelike poses. But I think the model stands out because of the many frames and her many different poses.
You may be asking yourself; What is it that makes a model a human and what makes a mannequin a model of a human?I
I found this article (on a swedish site) about American Apparell advertisement and how they are being considered controversial [1]. I'll bring up two of these examples that where considered offensive:
(advertisement from American Apparell for full fram check out link #2)[2] I like this advertisement. It's a shame that people immediately sexualize an image when it contains nudity. It goes without saying that you can discuss whether of not this particular image has a sexual undertone. And such things can, obviously, be very subjective - depending on the viewers own sexual preferences. I don't think of this as an sexual image. I think it's realistic in the way that the context gives me an image of an model behind the catwalk, getting ready for a show. Although it can also be considered objectifying in the sense that the model is being compared to the naked mannequins - because of their common denominator: their nudity and lifelike poses. But I think the model stands out because of the many frames and her many different poses.
You may be asking yourself; What is it that makes a model a human and what makes a mannequin a model of a human?
(advertisement from American Apparell for full fram check out link #3)I do not know what to think of this picture.
A part of me wants to laugh, because it feels childisch- sort of innocent, playfull and ridiculous.
An other part of me wants to analyze why people find this offensive - besides the nudity part.
(Although, I've been observing this picture closely, and I do believe she is wearing a skin-coloured thong.)
I can hardly see why anyone would consider this sexy - unless they are attracted to trees. Or maybe if they compare the tree to a strippers pole. In which case I think she is overdressed.
But very clever. It got attention and that is what advertisement is all about.
ps. I do not feel offended.
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Soulless Mediaproductions for children?
A Teachercandidate once told me that the most powerfull books are children's litterature.
Why?
These growing young minds are like clay - you are able to model them into great thinkers, great revolutionists and great doctors. You pack these minds with moral principles and with information.
I do believe I agree with her, with the addition of placing this theory on the entire media for children and the subraction of the upbringing factor.
This meaning that soulless, thoughtless productions for children can change the society.
Economicly:
Studies show that children along with young females are the most powerful consumers group.
When it comes to merchaindaise
an example: children will more likely pick the cereal with their favorite character rather then the cheap, healty brand.
Socially: Adults are a result of their childhood experiences.
With stories,movie,games,shows that teach the children to care for eachother, share, play fair and so and and so forth. We educate the children in moral questions in a way that they can understand.
In conclusion I would like to say:
Parents: Make sure your kids don't watch meaningless shows, movies and or read books and play games that are morally wrong or just pointless in the sense that they are made completely without a thought behind it.
Mediaproducers: Do not allow the idiotic nonsense poison young childrens minds. Make sure the moral- if there one- that it is realistic and true. And make sure the production is not only about making money, since these productions are more likely to break the first request.
Why?
These growing young minds are like clay - you are able to model them into great thinkers, great revolutionists and great doctors. You pack these minds with moral principles and with information.
I do believe I agree with her, with the addition of placing this theory on the entire media for children and the subraction of the upbringing factor.
This meaning that soulless, thoughtless productions for children can change the society.
Economicly:
Studies show that children along with young females are the most powerful consumers group.
When it comes to merchaindaise
an example: children will more likely pick the cereal with their favorite character rather then the cheap, healty brand.
Socially: Adults are a result of their childhood experiences.
With stories,movie,games,shows that teach the children to care for eachother, share, play fair and so and and so forth. We educate the children in moral questions in a way that they can understand.
In conclusion I would like to say:
Parents: Make sure your kids don't watch meaningless shows, movies and or read books and play games that are morally wrong or just pointless in the sense that they are made completely without a thought behind it.
Mediaproducers: Do not allow the idiotic nonsense poison young childrens minds. Make sure the moral- if there one- that it is realistic and true. And make sure the production is not only about making money, since these productions are more likely to break the first request.
