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What if men were subjected to the same objectification as women?

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What if men were subjected to the same objectification as women?

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This ad has a lot of sex appeal when the person in the photo is a woman with oiled up breasts. Unfortunately, it seems to have lost its attraction when a male is put in the same compromising position.

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This song was made alongside the 'It Gets Better Project'. The project is aimed at the LGBTI community and encouraging hope among them. The project started as a way to ensure young people transitioning that it's okay to be themselves. Many young people who are LGBTI are severely bullied and abused and often self-harm as an escape (Skerrett, Kolves and De Leo 2015). Many celebrities got on board for this project to promote awareness for LGBTI suicide and bullying. I believe it is very important for people going through this type of change to have support and to not feel ashamed for being different.

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Summer Tour Tickets: http://todrickhall.com Follow Todrick: http://instagram.com/todrick http://facbeook.com/toddyrockstar http://twitter.com/todrick http://todrickhall.com I heard about all of the suicides around the country and decided to make my contribution to the "It Gets Better" campaign.

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This blog addresses the ways in which women are used in advertising. In particular, the objectification women face within the media (Ackiewicz 2016). Ackiewicz (2016) discusses the picture displayed below of the ad for a protein bar. The initial thought from this ad for me was 'why is the ad only showing her chest and why is she in her swimsuit for a protein bar ad?'. The protein bar itself says low carb on the packet which suggests this is an ad for losing weight. Why then, is she not wearing gym clothes? or doing some exercise? The fact that the photo is of an attractive women's chest shows how women are portrayed within the media. It also shows that the ideals of the perfect body type as the ad says 'Keep Australia Beautiful'. Does this mean to be beautiful you must be thin, eating low carb protein bars and wearing a bikini? It seems somewhat absurd for this to be a form of role model for how women should look. Especially when most people do not look that the woman in the photo.

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For my Civic Issues Blog I'll be discussing the way that women are portrayed in media. I've always found this topic to be interesting, and because I am currently taking a class that involves studying similar themes it seemed like a good topic. For this week's post I'll be discussing the way that women are portrayed in advertisements, which seemed especially appropriate as the Super Bowel, and the deluge of advertisements that come along, with it will be airing this weekend.

For example this advertisement for an Australian protein bar demonstrates several troubling examples of objectification. First of all, the ad only shows the upper torso (mainly the breasts) of the model. The rest her body and her face is cut off, sending the message that her sexuality is the most important aspect of her. However, it is really the tagline "Keep Australia Beautiful" that is a cause for concern. First of all, the advertisement insinuates that only a certain body type is beautiful or desirable. The ad is for a protein bar, so it is claiming that by eating this product women can conform to what society deems to be the perfect body type. This is troubling as these constant messages from the media can overwhelm girls with unrealistic expectations about how their bodies should look, and studies have found links between objectification of women in media and problems such as eating disorders. Perhaps even more troubling is the insinuation that women have a duty to keep Australia beautiful anyway. The tagline sends the message that women have a duty to present themselves in a way that men find desirable, and that their bodies are the most important things about them. This

In this advertisement from 1950s the rigid stereotypes that women are expected to conform to are emphasized. The ad states that "The Chef does everything but cook-that's what wives are for. This statement subtly reinforces the rigid gender roles of the 1950s, insinuating that women have a duty to cook for the husbands. The ad does not acknowledge the possibility that a wife would not be cooking, or even that her husband might prefer to cook. Additionally the wife is shown to have perfect hair and make-up and long red nails. To style one's hair and makeup so elaborately would be impractical for just cooking dinner. However, the ad perpetuates the popular conception during the 1950s that women have an obligation to present themselves in the most desirable way possible even when they are performing mundane tasks.

Some might argue that the objectification of women in media is not as much of a problem as men are also often objectified in the media. However, there are significant difference between the way the sexuality of men is portrayed and the sexuality of women is portrayed. As noted in The Wall Street Journal, "Men can be objects of desire and still be taken seriously. Women are forced to choose between the two." in the above Dolce & Gabbana ad both the men and the woman are dressed in revealing clothing and portrayed in a highly sexualized way. However, the men are portrayed in an authoritative way while the lone woman is passive and submissive. The woman is literally shown being held down by one of the men, while the rest of the men observe them. While many might object to sexualized images of women in general, images like this are exceptionally harmful, especially when they are primarily the ones being circulated by the media. Seeing women constantly portrayed in the same way as the Dolce & Gabbana advertisement sends a message to young girls that their feelings about their sexuality are not as important as the feelings that men have about their sexuality.

While change in the way that women are portrayed in the media is slowly occuring (For example in many of Dove's advertisements), there is still a great deal of progress that needs to be made. Until such change occurs women will continue to be forced to confront negative messages about body image and their sexuality. Hopefully as you watch the Superbowl and experience advertising throughout the year, you'll be aware of many of the sexist undertones in advertising.

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For my Civic Issues Blog I'll be discussing the way that women are portrayed in media. I've always found this topic to be interesting, and because I am currently taking a class that involves studying similar themes it seemed like a good topic.

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This padlet will explore the ways in which objectification can apply. The objectification of women and young girls is especially noticeable within the media, as well as the LGBTI community. In today's world the 'norms' that were once acceptable are being challenged. As a result, sexualisation in every aspect of life has heightened for some strange reason. Women who breast feed in public are deemed as disgusting because breasts are supposed to be sexualised. Young girls are coerced into believing that they must look a certain way to be beautiful. Homosexual men and women are still being subjected to penalties such as death for being themselves. The vicious cycle will never end as the world does not welcome change as often enough as it should.

I will be reviewing sources and sharing my opinions and thoughts on each.

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Ackiewicz, Caroline Rose. 2016. "Women And Advertising". Blog. My Civic Issues Blog. http://sites.psu.edu/carolinecivicissues/2016/02/05/women-and-advertising/.

Gill, Rosalind. 2012. "The Sexualisation Of Culture?". Social And Personality Psychology Compass 6 (7): 483-498. doi:10.1111/j.1751-9004.2012.00433.x.

Gleeson, Hayley. 2016. "Gender Identity: Legal Recognition Should Be Transferred To Individuals, Human Rights Commission Says". ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-07/power-to-decide-gender-identity-'should-be-with-individuals'/7304120.

Quilao, Stephanie. 2006. "School Girl Catwalks In Bikini At Los Angeles Fashion Week". Back In Skinny Jeans. http://www.backinskinnyjeans.com/2006/10/school_girl_cat.html.

Skerrett, Delaney, Kairi Kolves, and Diego De Leo. 2015. "Suicidal Behaviours In LGBT Population". Beyondblue.Org.Au. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/docs/default-source/research-project-files/suicidal-behaviours-in-lgbt-populations.pdf?sfvrsn=0.

TakePart,. 2014. What If Fashion Ads Objectified Men The Same Scary Way They Do Women?. Image. http://www.takepart.com/feature/2014/07/09/what-if-fashion-objectified-males-same-scary-way-it-does-females.

"The Sexualisation Of Children | Greenoclock". 2014. Greenoclock.Gr. http://www.greenoclock.gr/?p=490.

Willgress, Lydia and John Hall. 2015. "Thrown From A Roof And Then Stoned To Death... Their Crime? Being Gay: Two Men Are Subjected To ISIS' Brutal Brand Of Justice In Fanatics' Latest Horrific Public Execution". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3172640/Thrown-roof-stoned-death-crime-gay-Two-men-subjected-ISIS-brutal-brand-justice-fanatics-latest-horrific-public-execution.html.

Youtube,. 2010. Todrick Hall - It Gets Better. Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfQJ_V9K3EM.

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Three ISIS fighters carried out the brutal executions in Homs, Syria

Two blindfolded victims also had their hands tied behind their backs

Days after ISIS chief banned the release of barbaric execution videos

Islamic State militants have thrown two men off a building for 'being gay' before stoning them to death in their latest horrific execution, it has been claimed.

A series of shocking images appear to show up to three jihadis in ISIS-held territory - thought to be in Homs, Syria - blindfolding the men before standing them next to a concrete wall.

The victims, who also have their hands tied behind their backs, are then dangled over the side before being pushed to their death.

A fourth photograph shows one militant standing over the bodies, which have been left covered in blood on the sandy ground, with a stone in his hand.

The images of the murder surfaced on social media this afternoon, just five days after ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi issued a decree banning the barbaric execution videos his militants have become famous for.

Al-Baghdadi is said to have sent a letter to all of his media offices saying they were no longer allowed to show graphic, violent scenes in their carefully edited videos.

He is said to have claimed the decision was based on not offending other Muslims, who might think the videos are scary for children.

It is not the first time the extremist group has publicised the execution of men they believe to be homosexual.

In April depraved militants fighting in Syria brutally stoned two gay men to death only seconds after they were photographed embracing and 'forgiving' them.

At the beginning of June, militants threw three men, accused of being gay, from the top of a high building in front of a huge crowd of bloodthirsty onlookers.

The baying crowd were then encouraged to surge forward and stone the men, who had been horrifically injured on impact, to death with a mass of rocks.

Just three weeks ago a further four men were dropped from the top of a building in Iraq.

The gruesome propaganda photos appear to be an attempt by the depraved militant group to reinforce its rule of fear.

It has become known for its tough punishments, with thieves having their hands amputated and the consummation of wine punishable by flogging.

The latest images come as Turkey launched air strikes against ISIS for the first time.

One militant was killed and three Islamist vehicles were damaged in the attacks, which saw Turkish soldiers deliberately target IS strongholds.

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Two men pushed off building in Syria for 'being gay' in ISIS execution

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Three ISIS fighters carried out the brutal executions in Homs, Syria Two blindfolded victims also had their hands tied behind their backs Days after ISIS chief banned the release of barbaric execution videos Islamic State militants have thrown two men off a building for 'being gay' before stoning them to death in their latest horrific execution, it has been claimed.

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In modern day, sexualisation of young girls has become a norm. Encouraging unrealistic expectations for young girls has been proven to link to mental health issues (Gill 2012). Depression, eating disorders and self-harm are all issues that young girls face in regards to the media and what is considered to be a glorified body type.

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This article outlines the main issues of inequality among the transgender community. Gleeson (2016) discusses the fact that it is often left up to the courts or psychologists to decide whether or not a transgender can decide their gender identity. Currently, transgenders are unable to change their sex on their birth certificate without first having to endure sex reassignment surgery. If a person is biologically female but feels that they identify more closely as a male, shouldn't they be the ones to decide if they want to change their gender on their birth certificate? Sex reassignment surgery is irreversible, thus I can understand why not all transgender people go through with it. Some are happy living the gender they were born but identifying with the opposite sex. Consequently, they are denied the freedom to decide which gender they feel as though they are.

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People who have intersex variations are often ostracized and bullied for their appearance. At times, they are given gender re-assignment surgery at birth to conform them to one sex or the other. Majority of the time parents make this decision for them at a young age to allow them to live a 'normal' life. As a result, intersex people are denied the opportunity to express their gender identity. Is there enough awareness about the topic of intersex people? Probably not. Should there be more awareness? Definitely.