Getting started with my first paper for Writing
100 was difficult. We were directed to
write about how pop culture influences our food choices, and how our gender
comes into play. Now, I do not watch
much television; and what I do watch is recorded. I am not up to date on current commercials in
our society. So, what’s a girl to do? I logged onto YOUTUBE. I was amazed at the amount of commercials; I
began looking at multiple topics and decided upon banned commercials. Unfortunately, just because a commercial is
banned from television does not mean it cannot influence our society. The internet makes everything accessible.
I looked into the requirements of why a
commercial can be banned by the FCC. I felt it is necessary to know the
process, as we all have varying moral standards. What is acceptable by one may be deplorable
by another. Personally, I am
disappointed in many of the commercials I came across. The way marketing companies feel they can project
specific groups or genders are astonishing. In addition to the marketing company - the
people who portray these roles! Do they
not have morals, a sense of right and wrong?
This is where my negative thoughts centered. Do the actors not realize they are only
reinforcing the demeaning stereotypes? Sadly, the all mighty dollar speaks
volumes.
I needed to see past this mental
barrier. I felt by educating myself and
my children about the scope of advertisements out there, I am creating awareness. Awareness of the misrepresentation of
others. Awareness in the belief all
people have value and need to be treated as an important individual. This is something I subscribe to daily. I see
inequities every day and it breaks me little each time. I feel it is essential to open people’s eyes,
and if pop culture would redirect itself- just think of the changes! I am a Master Trainer in a training course
which deals with communication and team
work, therefore I am hyper aware when these injustices occur. If
we could only educate the young, we could watch the changes begin right before
our eyes!
Getting started with my first paper for Writing
100 was difficult. We were directed to
write about how pop culture influences our food choices, and how our gender
comes into play. Now, I do not watch
much television; and what I do watch is recorded. I am not up to date on current commercials in
our society. So, what’s a girl to do? I logged onto YOUTUBE. I was amazed at the amount of commercials; I
began looking at multiple topics and decided upon banned commercials. Unfortunately, just because a commercial is
banned from television does not mean it cannot influence our society. The internet makes everything accessible.
I looked into the requirements of why a
commercial can be banned by the FCC. I felt it is necessary to know the
process, as we all have varying moral standards. What is acceptable by one may be deplorable
by another. Personally, I am
disappointed in many of the commercials I came across. The way marketing companies feel they can project
specific groups or genders are astonishing. In addition to the marketing company - the
people who portray these roles! Do they
not have morals, a sense of right and wrong?
This is where my negative thoughts centered. Do the actors not realize they are only
reinforcing the demeaning stereotypes? Sadly, the all mighty dollar speaks
volumes.
Jenn,
ReplyDeleteI see iniquities every day too! I am constantly frustrated. Communications courses deal with this topic in a much more in depth way. Try and take some Comm courses while at Cedar Crest!
Eileen
Jenn,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it was hard to prepare for this first paper. I had a lot to say because I felt so passionate about the issue of gender and how I saw women treated in the commercials that the article, “Having It His Way” reviewed. Our society is bombarded with many different types of messages, visually, verbally, even subliminally throughout the day. One has to have a moral filter to be able to digest it all appropriately. It is very hard to raise children in this culture where we are so free to express ourselves, which is of course a basic freedom in our country, however we have to provide proper values to our children so that they view the messages in the proper light as well. We need to ensure we teach our children that everyone has rights and should be treated equally regardless of what might be seen through pop culture media in our society.
Katie
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