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Author Archive for: ‘Rachel Amy’
Gender Stereotyping through Disney Princesses
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Author: Rachel Amy
Category: Movies and TV
Tags: female appearance, female identity
As stated beautifully in their introduction, “these princesses teach young girls certain ideas about appearance, male dominance in relationships, the irony of inner beauty and the devotion required to win your “prince.” Just by looking at the picture a young girl gets the impression that she must be put-together to be considered worthy. Each princess has different characteristics such as hair color and dress style, however they each portray a well put together women. Also I find it fascinating that they are looking in different directions and many of them in the distance. This shows that women are not suppose to be powerful but in search of something better.
Gender In all forms (Dove ad)
Author: Rachel Amy
Category: Advertising, Print Ads
Dove has created ads that do not just show the skinny, gorgeous model but the ‘normal’ male and female. In this ad it shows men who are tall, short, on the larger side, and even on the hairier side. However it does not show the ‘abnormal’ model we are used to seeing in Abrecrombie and Fitch ads or on Hollister bags. I think this ad empowers people and does not bring their self-esteem down. I think this ad is a great advertisement and helps people to look at their bodies in a positive light.
Ralph Lauren Ad
Author: Rachel Amy
Category: Advertising, Print Ads
The Ralph Lauren Ad brought great controversy because of how skinny the woman portrayed in this ad is. The Ad seems to tell women that they should be lengthy, skinny, and dainty looking. This ad is very different from the Dove ads that portray women and men in all different lights: skinny, fat, middle class, high class, brown hair, blond hair, and even red hair.
Kenwood Chef
Author: Rachel Amy
Category: Advertising, Print Ads
Tags: gender expectations, gender roles
For centuries women have been told they should be the ones to cook, clean, and take care of children. But times are changing; women are now going to work and are high power CEOs, lawyers, and doctors. Seeing this ad shocked me. It seems to be from a very long time ago, and would not be relevant to the time we are living in.
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