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Gormy Cuss

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2. I remember the first time I heard of this, which was at a talk by Jean Kilbourne

Reply to zazen (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 12:48 PM

Jul 2012

not long after her first "Killing Us Softly" film was released.
It's stunning how often portions of women are used in advertising.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Kilbourne

Interesting observation about slave auctions.

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Study: Proof That We Sexually Objectify Women [View all] Gormy Cuss Jul 2012 OP

I wish we could conduct the study pre mass-media zazen Jul 2012 #1

I remember the first time I heard of this, which was at a talk by Jean Kilbourne Gormy Cuss Jul 2012 #2

Thanks, GC! That helps prove the obvious. Zorra Jul 2012 #3

I'm a barbie girl, in the barbie world. Life in plastic, it's fantastic! Neoma Jul 2012 #4

I have a hard and fast rule LadyHawkAZ Jul 2012 #5

This obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #6

I can do without the high heels. Neoma Jul 2012 #7

LOL!! LadyHawkAZ Jul 2012 #8

Dammit, do I have to give up earrings? FloridaJudy Jul 2012 #9

I'm not giving up jewelry. Neoma Jul 2012 #10

There are always exceptions to any self made rule LadyHawkAZ Jul 2012 #11