profits and further promote the Sexualization and commodification of themselves and all women. Firstly‚ their choice of clothing‚ hair‚ makeup and body image contribute to damaging modes of femininity and offer traditional and sexual images for the male gaze. Secondly‚ the five distinct identities of the band define and shape the confines of womanhood identities and “make it difficult for [fans] to think of alternatives” (Hollows 169). Lastly‚ the Spice Girls have been marketed and branded so flawlessly
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Deconstruction of a Static Image The image that I have chosen to deconstruct is of a TV series called Blue Bloods. When you first look at the image you can see three people standing; one standing to the side and two facing us. If you look closer towards the bottom there’s a reflection of New York City. This could be the setting of the series. They use quite dark colours but we will get into more detail later. In this advertisement the first element that caught my eye were the three characters
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obtained‚ used‚ disposed of and replaced. It is not the woman herself that matters for the characters‚ but any female who is able to give them enjoyment. Men‚ on the other hand‚ are irreplaceable to each other and have important inner lives. “The male gaze” is a term usually applied on gender studies. According to feminists the term suggests that the pleasure in looking is given to the active male subject while the woman is the passive object. Women are depicted as men want them to be‚ instead of displaying
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portrayal. Even after having seen the bust countless times‚ what continues to draw me in are the eyes. Even though the left eye is missing‚ the remaining right eye draws my attention down to her nose and to the richly colored red lips. Slowly my gaze is drawn back out to her headpiece‚ and at last I am allowed to admire her neck and shoulders. So realistic is
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From the Middle age up until the 18th Century‚ the discourse of the practice of art was predominantly practiced by men. There were only two women recorded down in art historical literature in Spain during that time frame1. One of this women was the famous sculptor Luisa Roldan while the other was Josefa de Ayala‚ known for her paintings that incorporates a hybrid of styles and a highly personal expression of talents that makes her unique as an artist during that time period. My paper will explore
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Conclusion Practice Right to die…or right to kill? 1. Introduction Eight years ago‚ when odd-job labourer Lim Kian Huat‚ then 46‚ smothered his 49-year-old sister to death with a pillow‚ he was sentenced to jail for a year. She had been suffering from colon cancer for years and had begged him to end her life. In Singapore‚ a person caught for attempted suicide can be jailed for up to a year. Assisting a suicide is a serious crime and carries severe penalties‚ including a mandatory jail term
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[Document] Nelson Mandela’s Speech on His Release from Prison On February 11 1990‚ Nelson Mandela‚ after more than a quarter century behind bars‚ walked through the gates of Victor Verster Prison. Afterwards‚ he addressed the nation before a huge rally in Cape Town. The speech was broadcast live around the world. He was inaugurated president of South Africa in Pretoria on May 10‚ 1994. Friends‚ comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace‚ democracy and freedom
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Assessment 3: Final Essay Question What is the relationship between technology‚ science and the visual? Analyse a text of your choice (Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon) in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the connections between bodies‚ technologies and visual reproduction. Josephine Polutea‚ Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon (2011) The relationship between technology‚ science and the visual I believe is that they all interconnect with each other. The technological invention of
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As Critical reflection is central to social work practice‚ we have been asked to reflect on our learning throughout the mental health subject. Having a lived experience of mental health‚ and having worked in the industry‚ I came into the class with knowledge that some classmates may not have had. While I had a sound knowledge of some topics covered‚ there were some areas where I still had a lot to learn. Following is a brief snapshot of the learning I experienced throughout the subject. General
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this video game tells the tale of an imaginative dystopia that can only be seen above the clouds; Bioshock Infinite’s story is based off a city that soars across the sky. The feeling that may strike readers whom gaze at the ad of the game could present a sense of fear and confusion. As one gazes upon the ad it tends to raise more questions than answers for the viewer. This ad is portrayed as a man being attacked by a human head with the body of a robotic behemoth in the streets of the city. The first
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