1. Advertising, Women and Body Image
However, the ad is creating "false needs," as women do not need these bars to obtain the physique they want. ... Advertising companies like Detour use narrowcasting to reach a certain demographic. In this specific advertisement, the target audience are adult females who want to get in shape. ... However, the relationship they are attempting to build is creating false needs, as women do not need this product to get into shape. ... By selling the physique of the woman, detour creates a false need which in turn creates a supply for their product which boosts capital. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate