ad, and a Burger King ad. The only difference in each advertisement seemed to be the models. All the advertisements portrayed an effortlessly beautiful woman posing sexually towards the camera wearing little to no clothing. Why? Apparently, sex sells. According to a study done by UGA Today, sex is something permanently embedded in us, therefore it easily appeals to our senses. Researcher Tom Reichert points out, “…brand impressions are shaped by images in advertising… Arguable, Calvin Klein and Victoria's Secret are not much different than Hanes or Vassarette, but perception studies show those brands are perceived as ‘sexy,' and some customers want that.” Our Facebook pages, email inboxes, and other various sites are covered with these advertisements. It’s difficult to escape their presence. And, although, the ads cannot be eliminated, I believe companies should reconsider their approach to the consuming audience. These ads are negatively effecting an even larger audience of women around the …show more content…
With eating disorders and body dissatisfaction rates at an all-time high, media has caused its viewers and consumers to hit an all-time low. I suppose, even if we should not have to be moving any direction at all, it is enlightening to know there is only up from here. Society seems to have hit rock bottom. With all of the resources we have today and all of the assets we have for making things possible, we are finally using them to better the world around us. That is merely all that can be done from here. Frederick Douglass said it best, “If there is no struggle there is no