Sociology SOC-R 320 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Amazon Rainforest, Mangaia, Bsc Young Boys
27 Apr 2016
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Studying human sexuality taboos, fears, prejudices, hypocrisy ambivalent for most (pleasure and intimacy, but shame and guilt) Media portrayals of sexuality not portrayed: condom use, masturbation, older adults" sexuality next to sleeping, young ppl spend more time on media than anything else: 7. 5 hrs/day, 7 days/wk. Mass media depictions of sexuality meant to entertain and exploit, not inform: no interracial dating portrayed internet has revolutionized. 8-18 yrs spend 5 hrs/day watching tv and movies. Tv shows geared toward teens have more sexaul content than adult-oriented shows very few ads for contraception on tv. Music and game videos: young ppl watch 2. 5 hrs/day: ear and eye, objectifies and degrades women (focuses only on their sexuality) Motion pictures have dealt with sexuality from the beginning o o. The kiss outraged ppl for showing a quick kiss today, sexy is a word of praise for films similar to tv in portrayal of consequences.
