In exploring the role media plays in exploiting women, I've learned that it takes a certain 'type' of woman to brave this kind of criticism and ridicule throughout her everyday life. From criticism, to slander, the media can be harsh, but it is the public that is even harsher. With subjective opinions and views' on the lives of women in the spotlight, we, the public, almost make it our 'right' to criticize or pass judgement on the 'choices' these women make---we contend the notion of being too 'harsh' with exploitation being something they've bargained for, given them leading their lives' publicly. However, I've learned that no matter what choice these women may make, it's their choice---as a culture, we must respect the privacy and choices of these women. It's quite commendable, the bravery and courage it takes to live your life against it all. By 'it', I mean our culture.
Earlier this morning, March 26, 2012, I was blogging on Tumblr, when I came across an interview from actress, Emma Watson. Commenting on the 'backlash' she received after choosing to chop all of her hair off, she says, "I had journalists asking me if this meant I was coming out, if I was a lesbian now. [rolls eyes] That haircut did make me realize how subjective everyone's opinion is. Some people were crazy for it and some people just thought I'd lost my shit. All I can do is follow my instincts, because I'll never please everyone." In reading this comment, I agreed and commended Emma on her bravery. She's right to follow her instincts and do exactly as she pleases---regardless of what people think. This resonates with the idea of art-directing your life and remaining 'authentic' in whatever it is you, [women] want to do.
Women alike with Emma Watson, who do exactly what they want to do unapologetically set examples for young women in our generation. Whether it's Lady Gaga wearing a 'meat-costume' to the VMA's, or Rihanna wearing close to nothing throughout her everyday life---these women are perfect role models in the sense that they ensure women everywhere that it's okay to be 'authentic'; if one day you wake up and don't want to wear pants, don't wear pants---that's okay. To me, this is much more commendable than placing restrictions on women and constraining them to what society thinks they should be.
Throughout my research and in watching interviews I've encountered the theme of women in contrast of being exploited, doing everything from a genuine and authentic place---true to themselves. Regardless of the 'exploiting' factor, these women take ownership and responsibility of every aspect of their lives. Although media exploitation of women impacts our culture with restrictions and opinions' on how and what a woman should be; it is the women subjected to exploitation who in-turn exploit the media by taking advantage, ownership and control of their lives---achieved by making authentic decisions that they believe in.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Blog Entry 3---Draft 3
Lately, while exploring the role media plays in exploiting women, I've come into question how great the impact 'exploitation' actually plays into the lives of the subject---women celebrities. It's easy to ignore slander or being ridiculed and criticized in tabloid magazines; but what happens once things become too 'aggressive'? Can media exploitation be 'controlled' or brought to minimun exposure? When is enough, enough?
Recently, March 22, 2012, reality tv-star, Kim Kardashian was 'flour-bombed' (attack) during the red-carpet release of her new fragrance. According to ABC news, her attacker called her a "fur-hag"; ultimately blaming the attack on the fact that Kim Kardashian wears fur. In commenting on the incident, Kim released a statement saying: "We don't sell fur in our clothing, or in our clothing lines. What I choose to do in my personal time is my personal choice, and that's that."Although the 'flour-bomber' was identified as a woman who 'slipped past security', I can't help but to question the media's involvement in this 'provoked' attack---had they not played such an intricate role in the exploiting and exposing of Kim Kardashian's private affairs, maybe this could have been prevented. When will 'enough' be 'enough'?
Renowned superstar, Lady Gaga, seems to think there's an 'art' to this thing called 'fame'. One of her greatest artworks entitled, The Art of Fame, suggests that there is a way in-fact [women] celebrities can 'control' media exploitation (60 minutes). During her interview with Anderson Cooper, Lady Gaga explains, "As a part of my mastering The Art of Fame, part of that is getting people to pay attention to what you want them to and not pay attention to things you don't want them to pay attention to. The 'sociology' of fame and how to maintain a certain privacy without feeling like your withholding anything from your fans. My philosophy is that, if I am open with them about everything and yet I art-direct every moment of my life, I can maintain a sort of privacy---in a way, I maintain a certain soulfulness that I have yet to give."
From personal experience, I do agree with Lady Gaga with the 'sociology' or art-directing of certain aspects of your life---getting people to pay attention to the things that you want them to, while keeping that of sacredness, sacred. Art-directing aspects of your life, resonates with me in being the 'authenticity' of oneself---as a woman this can come in the form of wardrobe, attitude, relationship(s) etc. It's important first, that as a woman, regardless of exploitation or criticism that we remain true to ourselves---we must feel comfortable with all aspects of our lives regardless of what kind of exposure might come of it. As a woman, when we 'art-direct' or remain true to our authenticity, regardless of stigmas, restrictions and expectations---that are not our own---we may not necessarily be able to control or censor 'exploitation' but we can positively embrace the attention it brings; and continue in leading our lives exactly the way we'd like.
Recently, March 22, 2012, reality tv-star, Kim Kardashian was 'flour-bombed' (attack) during the red-carpet release of her new fragrance. According to ABC news, her attacker called her a "fur-hag"; ultimately blaming the attack on the fact that Kim Kardashian wears fur. In commenting on the incident, Kim released a statement saying: "We don't sell fur in our clothing, or in our clothing lines. What I choose to do in my personal time is my personal choice, and that's that."Although the 'flour-bomber' was identified as a woman who 'slipped past security', I can't help but to question the media's involvement in this 'provoked' attack---had they not played such an intricate role in the exploiting and exposing of Kim Kardashian's private affairs, maybe this could have been prevented. When will 'enough' be 'enough'?
Renowned superstar, Lady Gaga, seems to think there's an 'art' to this thing called 'fame'. One of her greatest artworks entitled, The Art of Fame, suggests that there is a way in-fact [women] celebrities can 'control' media exploitation (60 minutes). During her interview with Anderson Cooper, Lady Gaga explains, "As a part of my mastering The Art of Fame, part of that is getting people to pay attention to what you want them to and not pay attention to things you don't want them to pay attention to. The 'sociology' of fame and how to maintain a certain privacy without feeling like your withholding anything from your fans. My philosophy is that, if I am open with them about everything and yet I art-direct every moment of my life, I can maintain a sort of privacy---in a way, I maintain a certain soulfulness that I have yet to give."
From personal experience, I do agree with Lady Gaga with the 'sociology' or art-directing of certain aspects of your life---getting people to pay attention to the things that you want them to, while keeping that of sacredness, sacred. Art-directing aspects of your life, resonates with me in being the 'authenticity' of oneself---as a woman this can come in the form of wardrobe, attitude, relationship(s) etc. It's important first, that as a woman, regardless of exploitation or criticism that we remain true to ourselves---we must feel comfortable with all aspects of our lives regardless of what kind of exposure might come of it. As a woman, when we 'art-direct' or remain true to our authenticity, regardless of stigmas, restrictions and expectations---that are not our own---we may not necessarily be able to control or censor 'exploitation' but we can positively embrace the attention it brings; and continue in leading our lives exactly the way we'd like.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Blog Entry 2---Draft 3
Objectively, no matter what sex or gender you identify with, it's hard to ignore the stigmas and restrictions society places on being a woman. These restrictions are often in the form of values or traditions women are expected to uphold; a certain way we are expected to lead our lives. In return when these 'values' are not upheld or once a woman goes against the restriction or constraint society places upon her, she is then subject to exploitation.
'Exploitation' doesn't always come in the obvious form of slander or scandal; exploitation can also be employed and disguised through your favorite sitcom(s), hit-serie(s), movie(s) etc. Although infamous tabloid magazine(s), television, movie(s), and music are diverse forms of media, the one thing these media sources have in common is their advocation for stigmas and restrictions placed on media. It becomes hard to pin-point the source of exploitation, or even when exploitation is actually occurring---mainly because we become too distracted in laughing at punchlines, crying in tear-jerkers or criticizing a magazine-article. We forget that the source of our entertainment comes from our culture. I have observed that ultimately, the exploitation of women projected through the media has been derived from the values and 'traditions' of our culture.
The most common 'type' of woman exploited against the 'tradition ' curve is the 'career woman'; this woman is either depicted in two ways: she has a career, four kids (two girls, two boys), a husband and a pet (Desperate Housewives) or she has a career, no kids, no pets, bad smoking and drinking habits and she can't quite get it right in the 'love department' (Sex and the City). As a fan of both of these series, it's hard to criticize the theme I recognize---the exploiting nature of women. However, these series approach the exploitation of women very differently---first, lets retract back to 'Desperate Housewives'; even the title of this light-hearted, comedic/dramatic television series brings an exploiting context to the series, Desperate Housewives. As a viewer, I know that the shows intended purpose is not that of 'exploitation', but more so a mockery of what society thinks a 'housewife' to be. However, even in this instance its hard to ignore the exploiting nature targeted towards women who either have careers and no family, or a family and no career.
'Sex and the City' advocates a different view on women; with the series written and produced by a woman herself, Candace Bushnell. This is a rare case in which women exploit the media---taking advantage of the media by implementing and appealing to the aspects of our culture that society objects. Carrie Bradshaw, 'Sex and the City' main character, plays a 36 year old woman who is a single, sex-columnist, a shopping addiction and marvelous 'sexcapades' and interactions with other single men. The series follows around Carrie and her three best girlfriends who are career women in their late-30s, searching for love. If one were to call this 'exploiting' they'd be right---however, this is an instance in which women are exploiting the media. Though 'Sex and the City' depicts a career woman who has faults and is in her mid-30s in search of a life-partner, this series empowers the idea of a woman who does not lead a 'traditional' life---but simply a life of her own.
In my personal experiences as a woman, I've found myself in instances in which I was told to change, my standards were too high, my dreams were unattainable and/or I won't be able able to do 'something'. I equate this as society again trying to put 'women' in a box and constitute what we should and should not be able to do. I've learned that its not necessarily the fact that women 'can't' do something, but if in-fact someone is able to talk you out of doing something or make you believe you are not able to do something---then you probably shouldn't have believed you could do 'it' in the beginning. I found this statement true in watching Beyonce's documentary, Year of 4. When asked about being an entertainer and managing herself, Beyonce commented in saying, "It was very risky for me to step out on my own; being a young woman I want to set the example that its possible for us to own our own businesses and own our own record labels and sometimes we don't reach for the starts; sometimes we are satisfied with what people tell us we're supposed to be satisfied with and I'm just not going for it."
Although the media has a way of exploiting women, it is possible for women to become empowered through the process; however this takes courage and bravery. Wisdom comes in knowing that if as a woman you are going to step beyond the constraints placed on being a woman in our culture/society, it may be at the expense of your exploitation. I've learned that as a woman who tests boundaries, says and does what she wants that you are going to meet people---even those close to you---that will advise you to be a certain way, or tell you that you 'can't' do or be something; but it takes a brave and courageous woman to do exactly as she pleases and make no apologies about it.
'Exploitation' doesn't always come in the obvious form of slander or scandal; exploitation can also be employed and disguised through your favorite sitcom(s), hit-serie(s), movie(s) etc. Although infamous tabloid magazine(s), television, movie(s), and music are diverse forms of media, the one thing these media sources have in common is their advocation for stigmas and restrictions placed on media. It becomes hard to pin-point the source of exploitation, or even when exploitation is actually occurring---mainly because we become too distracted in laughing at punchlines, crying in tear-jerkers or criticizing a magazine-article. We forget that the source of our entertainment comes from our culture. I have observed that ultimately, the exploitation of women projected through the media has been derived from the values and 'traditions' of our culture.
The most common 'type' of woman exploited against the 'tradition ' curve is the 'career woman'; this woman is either depicted in two ways: she has a career, four kids (two girls, two boys), a husband and a pet (Desperate Housewives) or she has a career, no kids, no pets, bad smoking and drinking habits and she can't quite get it right in the 'love department' (Sex and the City). As a fan of both of these series, it's hard to criticize the theme I recognize---the exploiting nature of women. However, these series approach the exploitation of women very differently---first, lets retract back to 'Desperate Housewives'; even the title of this light-hearted, comedic/dramatic television series brings an exploiting context to the series, Desperate Housewives. As a viewer, I know that the shows intended purpose is not that of 'exploitation', but more so a mockery of what society thinks a 'housewife' to be. However, even in this instance its hard to ignore the exploiting nature targeted towards women who either have careers and no family, or a family and no career.
'Sex and the City' advocates a different view on women; with the series written and produced by a woman herself, Candace Bushnell. This is a rare case in which women exploit the media---taking advantage of the media by implementing and appealing to the aspects of our culture that society objects. Carrie Bradshaw, 'Sex and the City' main character, plays a 36 year old woman who is a single, sex-columnist, a shopping addiction and marvelous 'sexcapades' and interactions with other single men. The series follows around Carrie and her three best girlfriends who are career women in their late-30s, searching for love. If one were to call this 'exploiting' they'd be right---however, this is an instance in which women are exploiting the media. Though 'Sex and the City' depicts a career woman who has faults and is in her mid-30s in search of a life-partner, this series empowers the idea of a woman who does not lead a 'traditional' life---but simply a life of her own.
In my personal experiences as a woman, I've found myself in instances in which I was told to change, my standards were too high, my dreams were unattainable and/or I won't be able able to do 'something'. I equate this as society again trying to put 'women' in a box and constitute what we should and should not be able to do. I've learned that its not necessarily the fact that women 'can't' do something, but if in-fact someone is able to talk you out of doing something or make you believe you are not able to do something---then you probably shouldn't have believed you could do 'it' in the beginning. I found this statement true in watching Beyonce's documentary, Year of 4. When asked about being an entertainer and managing herself, Beyonce commented in saying, "It was very risky for me to step out on my own; being a young woman I want to set the example that its possible for us to own our own businesses and own our own record labels and sometimes we don't reach for the starts; sometimes we are satisfied with what people tell us we're supposed to be satisfied with and I'm just not going for it."
Although the media has a way of exploiting women, it is possible for women to become empowered through the process; however this takes courage and bravery. Wisdom comes in knowing that if as a woman you are going to step beyond the constraints placed on being a woman in our culture/society, it may be at the expense of your exploitation. I've learned that as a woman who tests boundaries, says and does what she wants that you are going to meet people---even those close to you---that will advise you to be a certain way, or tell you that you 'can't' do or be something; but it takes a brave and courageous woman to do exactly as she pleases and make no apologies about it.
Blog Entry 1---Draft 3
Society has proven being a woman to be one of the greatest paradox. On one end we are celebrated, pedestaled, lusted after and on another we are exploited, criticized and degraded. It seems as though no matter how accredited we become, society naturally finds a way to discredit all that we've worked for and towards---this is significantly evident through media exploitation.
The purpose of the media is to serve as a means of communication through different mediums; the most recognizable forms of media is that of radio, television, internet, magazines, etc. Media has become so integrated into our youth culture/generation that it's almost understandable to read into, listen in on, or watch life happen without consciously categorizing it as 'media'. The fact of the matter is media impacts our culture far beyond the means of the intended and even more so upon the means of its subject.
The word 'exploitation' has a negative connotation to it---as it rightfully should. According to the dictionary, the first definition of 'exploitation' is : use or utilization, especially for profit. A third definition in-depth describes 'exploitation' to mean : the combined, often varied, use of public public-relations and advertising techniques to promote a person, movie, product, etc. Put 'media' in front of exploitation and together the word(s) take on a pidgin meaning : deliberately exposing/taking advantage of.
My line of inquiry specifically targets women in the media and the role 'media' exploitation plays in their lives and our culture. In broader aspect(s), I am looking to expose the way media depicts women and how this is proven through the exploitation of public figures who are in-fact women. In my sources, I will approach how different celebrities deal with media 'exploitation' and how they too exploit media---through gaining, embracing and redirecting unwanted attention to aspects of their lives and careers that enable them to keep their personal lives sacred.
My intentions in exploring the role media plays in depicting women is to expose the stigmas attached to being a woman. The stigma(s) attached to being a woman inherently constructs a box in which society believe women to be constrained within. This is only heightened through the media as their constant exploiting nature of women impacts our culture with placing emphasis on certain aspects and traditions they believe women to be subjected to.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Blog Entry 5
Kardashian, Kim. “The Kardashians”. E! True Hollywood Story. 2009. Web. 28 February 2012. Documentary.
E! True Hollywood Story takes an in-depth look into Kim Kardashian’s life. The documentary directs control to Kim Kardashian in giving her a direct outlet to speak to the public. The documentary focuses on all aspects of her life and career. The documentary re-visits Kim Kardashian’s past, directing attention towards the pits and peaks of her life and her acclaim to fame. In Kim Kardashian’s E! True Hollywood Story, she talks of her sex-tape, failed marriage and the death of her father---and how she was able to bounce back from the pits of her career and fame while at the expense of media-exploitation. Kim Kardashian reveals how in doing her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she is able to give “her side of the story” in contention to the exploitation of she and her family.
Knowles, Beyonce. “Year of 4”. 2011. Web. 28 February 2012. Documentary.
Year of 4 is a documentary following international superstar, Beyonce Knowles. During the recording of her fourth solo album, 4, MTV cameras follow Beyonce on her day-to-day ventures; focusing on the many aspects of her career that go unnoticed. From executive board meetings, to the sampling of her album, Beyonce offers an intimate perspective to viewers in allowing them to see candid moments and glimpses of her personal life. In this medium, Beyonce is using the media as a way to interconnect with her fans through the sincerity of her artistry. Year of 4 gives viewers an in-depth look at the woman behind and very much in control of her production. Late nights and early mornings are just a glimpse of what the documentary offers, while highlighting the stature and drive possessed by the Grammy award winning female performer. Candidly, this documentary gives a first-hand account on Beyonce, coming from the source herself.
Lady Gaga. “The Art of Fame”. 60 Minutes. By: Anderson Cooper. 2010. Web. 28 February 2012. Documentary.
60 Minutes correspondent, Anderson Cooper may have been in over his head before going in to interview renowned international superstar, Lady Gaga. Before the interview begins, commentary on Gaga seems to be that of an exploiting nature. Playing devil’s advocate, correspondent, Anderson Cooper familiarizes viewers with the popular opinion concerning and surrounding the superstar, in hopes that the conclusion of the interview will also be accompanied with empathy and a better understanding of Gaga and her artistry. 60 Minutes follows Lady Gaga around all over London and New York---giving viewers an inside look into her life. This interview is relevant for it goes beyond Gaga’s music and offers her shared insight on the mastering, ‘The Art of Fame’. This interview sets up my inquiry question in proposing the idea that it is possible for celebrities and public figures to exploit the media just as the media has exploited them.
Lin, Chyong-Ling. “Comparing Society’s Awareness of Women: Media-Portrayed Idealized Images and Physical Attractiveness. Journal of Business Ethics; Nov., 2009, Vol. 90 Issue 1, p61-79, 19p. Ebsco. Research-Article. Web. 26 February 2012.
This article focuses on the role of femininity in relation to advertising. The article reveals how advertising depictions create diverse personal needs and changes attitudes on self-image and personal preferences. The cumulative effect in advertising greatly impacts the society and culture at large. Experts on feminist movements argue that advertising depictions and expressions of female roles are concrete symbols of objectification and representative of male desire; women in turn appear to be more restricted under societal expectation than men. This source is an account of media-exploitation in the form of advertising.
Lopez, Jennifer. Behind The Music. 2010. VH1. Web. 28 February 2012. Documentary.
Jennifer Lopez’s Behind The Music gives viewers a look at the superstar “behind the music”. This documentary is intimate and self-narrated by Jennifer Lopez. The documentary focuses on all aspects of Jennifer Lopez’s personal life and career; creating a balance equally distributing attention upon her life. In this, Jennifer Lopez’s speaks of her mother and how although she and her sisters were raised differently from her brothers, her mother always instilled the notion that as a woman she could do and be anything she wanted to be. Jennifer Lopez also talks about how she deals with fame and exactly how much control she has over the media and her life. Jennifer Lopez speaks candidly in the interview about her life and career.
Blog Entry 4---Draft 2
I chose the topic of women exploitation because some of my favorite women in the media seem to always be subjected to media exploitation. However, evident through my sources, these women have out-wittingly been able to master the 'Art of Fame', by embracing the media while still remaining true to themselves. In Kim Kardashians, E! True Hollywood Story, she candidly spoke about the biggest pit of her career and life---the release of her sex tape. Though she is not able to escape its existence, Kim Kardashian is able to take back control of her life and limit media exploitation through embracing the media---through her reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians. This enables Kim Kardashian to contend media exploitation by invitingly allowing the public into her personal life; through this Kim Kardashian is able to exploit the media just as they have exploited her.
Blog Entry 3---Draft 2
In researching I found opposition in some conclusions my sources began to draw through their emphasis on the perceived 'nature of women'. In the scholarly journal, the first page spends a lot of time describing women in contrast to men. It was not necessarily the description or common adjectives associated with women that had me in opposition, but how much the source placed emphasis on these characteristics. This placed me in opposition because even as I objectively research 'women exploitation' it seems as though it is almost impossible to escape the stigmas attached to being a woman. The nature of the article was not objectifying, however it was not all the way objective either. In Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes interview, before introducing the interview, he spent five minutes speaking on Lady Gaga with an exploitive undertone. By making references to the opinions and tabloid-inspired views on the superstar, Cooper assists in further exploiting the superstar's celebrity by directing attention to the negativity the media has already attached to her.
Blog Entry 2---Draft 2
The first source I came across was a scholarly journal that focuses on the exploitation of women through advertising. The journal revealed that with society's traditional views of women combined with the accent of who we are 'thought' to be, advertising companies are able to exploit the nature of womanhood by 'selling' products or even a lifestyle that our culture looks to with belief. The control advertising companies have over our society impacts our culture with certain 'views' and 'opinions' of what they expect women to be. This becomes a hard stigma to contend as women in the media suddenly become contained in a box---anything that these women should do, say, wear or act suddenly becomes 'objectifying'. Media exploitation assists with these shared views by placing certain emphasis on certain aspects of women celebrities whether it is their style of dress, relationship status, nature of their personal lives, subject matter in their art etc. According to Lady Gaga, 'The Art of Fame' suggests that if celebrities [women] maintain a certain level of honesty and sincerity through their artistry, they are then able to control the level of exploitation or objectification they are subjected to. I can resonate with this perspective because the underlying theme is to remain true to oneself, individuality. As a woman, it's important that we are comfortable with ourselves enough to lead our lives exactly how we like. 'The Art of Fame' emphasizes the thought that if you are doing all things through sincerity, media 'exploitation' becomes less 'exploiting'---for you are able to control the aspects of your life that gain exposure and ultimately defend it through the sincerity of what you've done. As women, it's important that we lead our lives and do exactly what we want, how we want, when we want---'The Art of Fame' refutes the idea of women celebrities being a prisoner of their fame; just because society has constructed a box, doesn't mean you have to live within.
Blog Entry 1---Draft 2
Media exploitation has become a practice that the public is so accustom to that it isn't really seen as "exploitation". The word exploitation, rightfully so, has a negative connotation attached to it; exploitation is deliberate exposure. In relation to media, exploitation is the deliberate exposure of celebrity; common forms of media exploitation are recognizable through media emphasis on the pits and faults of celebrity, mistakes, divorces, wardrobe mishaps etc. It's hard not to conclude that media exploitation is subjected commonly to women in the media. The study of the, 'Art of Fame' came from international superstar, Lady Gaga (60 Minutes), who suggests that there is a way in which celebrities [women] who are famous can control and perfect the art of fame---this comes at the expense of art-directing aspects of their career and lives that prove to be more "entertaining" than their vulnerabilities---which are so commonly exploited in the media. As a woman, exploitation is something that becomes all too familiar as we are expected to be, dress and act a certain way that fits into 'society's standards' of what 'a woman should be'. The 'Art of Fame' masters the outwitting of media exploitation at the expense of their demise.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Entry 4
Media exploiting women?
-Can women master the 'Art of Fame' by embracing the media and directing control over their lives (Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez)
-Can women master the 'Art of Fame' by embracing the media and directing control over their lives (Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez)
Entry 3
-In opposition of media accurately portraying women---women are often exploited (tabloids, gossip)
-Media directing attention towards negative/discrediting women for personal lives and choices as oppose to accrediting them for their accomplishments
-Advertising prevaricates the gender-identity role of women (Comparison Women)
-Understandable that ads want to use the femininity of a woman and associate them with certain "womanly" characteristics but...(Comparison Women)
-Media directing attention towards negative/discrediting women for personal lives and choices as oppose to accrediting them for their accomplishments
-Advertising prevaricates the gender-identity role of women (Comparison Women)
-Understandable that ads want to use the femininity of a woman and associate them with certain "womanly" characteristics but...(Comparison Women)
Entry 2
-Power in embracing fame
-Taking control of media (Lady Gaga)
-Doing what you like, how you like (as a woman)/ (Jennifer Lopez)
-Not allowing society/media to place restrictions on being a woman (Beyonce)
Entry 1
The Art of Fame.
It's no secret that the media has an unrestrained control over the public. It's designed as an outlet for various sources to cover all aspects of our culture from social to political. Somewhere in the middle falls celebrity gossip, exploitation of public figures and stigmas associated with individuality. The Art of Fame narrows the focus down to women imaging in the media. How much of a role does being a woman play into the possibility of being exploited in the media? There's an 'art' to this thing called fame that comes accompanied with media-exploitation; but it seems as though women fall victim to being exploited far more than men. By using the media's attention and directing control towards aspects of their career and lives they want to offer up---women in the media are able to contend the idea of gender-identity roles and stick up for themselves. The Art of Fame takes an in-depth look into the media to reveal the secrets, statistics and facts behind women imaging in the media. Are women being exploited by the media? Or is the media being exploited by women?
It's no secret that the media has an unrestrained control over the public. It's designed as an outlet for various sources to cover all aspects of our culture from social to political. Somewhere in the middle falls celebrity gossip, exploitation of public figures and stigmas associated with individuality. The Art of Fame narrows the focus down to women imaging in the media. How much of a role does being a woman play into the possibility of being exploited in the media? There's an 'art' to this thing called fame that comes accompanied with media-exploitation; but it seems as though women fall victim to being exploited far more than men. By using the media's attention and directing control towards aspects of their career and lives they want to offer up---women in the media are able to contend the idea of gender-identity roles and stick up for themselves. The Art of Fame takes an in-depth look into the media to reveal the secrets, statistics and facts behind women imaging in the media. Are women being exploited by the media? Or is the media being exploited by women?
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