The media utilizes the tools of television, magazines, and music to organize, de - sensitize, and subconsciously train the psyche of individuals within society. These influences come in many shapes and forms ranging from commercials, television shows, music, and magazines. The mass majority appears unbeknounced of this "programming." This is because people are blinded by the system in which they live. While being blinded these individuals are unaware of their actions which they are sending out to those observing. When viewed these behaviors are considered the "acceptable" norm. Norms, such as these, deemed acceptable, are misguiding especially to the easily influenced youth of our nation.
The idea of sex is probably the most obvious example of this institution. Sex screams from every billboard, every television show, every magazine and every song. Why is sex exploited for this use? The answer is simple. Sex is fun, enjoyable, and everybody likes having it. We live in a society where we are supposed to remain open and naked. The idea that sex is only for married couples vanished long ago. Pause for a minute and think about the last alcohol commercial witnessed. Whether it was via billboard, television, or magazine, sex was involved to sell the product.
Seventeen is a popular fashion magazine aimed at teen and pre - teen girls. This magazine contains useful information such as: "ninety - nine jeans that really flatter," "straight vs. curly what boys want," and the ever - popular "tips to look like Kirsten, Drew, Alicia, and Angelina" all actors and/or models. There is an article printed in the March 2002 issue titled "Post - Prom Sex." This article stated that post - prom sex is almost expected. However, it discouraged post - prom sex; the unknown writer (2002) states " I admit there's some allure to prom - night sex. The guys look sexy ----- seeing the boy who wears the same baggy khakis everyday in a crisp tuxedo is exciting in more ways than one.
