Jean Kilbourne throughout her essay points to the fact that the female sex is not the one in power. ... It had been common for women to be used as a sex object but this was one of the first attempts for a male to be used in this fashion. ... Looking at a human being as an object is the primary step in justifying violence toward that person. ...
Women are often depicted as victims of violence or as sexual objects, and researchers have found that these media portrayals may influence how women are viewed and treated in society. ... A series of 1988 studies of prisoners reveals that "86% of rapists admit to regular use of pornography, with 57% admitting actual imitation of pornographic scenes in commission of sex crimes"(Linz, and Donnerstein). ... In addition to presenting women as sex objects, the game awards players for harassing women by throwing cash at them. ... She is a 38-24-34 female referred to as a "sex symbol with attitude"(...
Constant exposure to negative issues such as sex, drugs and violence can lead to undesirable behaviors. ... Songs make common graphic references to sex, drugs and violence, unlike the past where sensitive issues were cleverly veiled. ... It is more explicit with reference to drugs, violence and sex. ... Kelly was arrested for having sex with a minor. ... Women are seen as sexual objects in music videos. ...
Physical abuse includes behaviors such as hitting, pushing or kicking, burning, throwing objects, stabbing or shooting, and sleep deprivation. ... Sexual violence examples are rape, forced prostitution and pornography, cutting or disfiguring of genitalia, refusal to practice safe sex, and lastly refusal to adhere to religious prohibitions. It is estimated that 19 percent of women and 2 percent of men have experienced some form of sexual assault including attempts since the age of 16, with around 10-14 percent of married women experiencing forced sex by an intimate partner. ...
