An in depth analysis of how women are portrayed in the media. General detailed writings discussing the lack of truth in all genres of media regarding women & their sexuality.The point of this blog is simple. Bring light to the reality of the misguided ways of the media that we look up to. We are uncovering the reality of the negative way the sexuality of women is portrayed through all genres of media. The point is to give a very real, true and direct message that the extent to which women are sexualized isn't okay.

When will it finally be "enough"?

When will it finally be "enough"?

Friday, October 10, 2014

Invisible Woman

Cleo Thompson's argument states that role models are vital people that serve a purpose to women because "they provide a sense that change is possible,  a glimpse of the future,  an alternative perspective on what life might be like “there”,  perhaps some tips and hints on how to get there"(Invisible Woman Syndrome). This blog addresses the topic on women in the media because it emphasizes how people in the media are focused upon because of their looks. However, Thompson focuses on women in a different angle. She follows up on a story in where there are two celebrities in a science related series, husband and wife, but the husband gets more attention because of his appearance and states how the wife, Gia, gets left in the background. Instead of being recognized as Gia, she began to be recognized as "Brian's wife" and although that bothers her, she states "I’ll just continue washing his pants" while she figures out how she fits in the picture.
Cleo Thompson addresses the issue well because she does not only summarize it and give details about the situation, she provides outside reliable sources and she includes her input on it. Thompson provides support and makes the post seem conversational, and she also includes questions in her blog posts which I feel I could adapt into this blog. The format of her blog is not split into two paragraphs, but more than ten- they are not long though. It just gives it more of an ease when reading so it is not just straight forward. It could be considered a good reliable source of a paper to serve as a supporting evidence because she provides many links so the reader knows where she got her information from and makes good points in her argument and claim.

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