worlds they create for us: The similar yet different worlds of female and male fitness of "Shape" for women and "Men's Health"
In answering the question, what worlds do magazines create for their readership, one must first ask, whom is the readership? In an increasingly niche-specific and targeted market base, through the use of direct mail, the Internet, and a better ability to target specific and desirable segments of the population, it may seem anachronistic to speak of what is simply a women's magazine or a men's magazine. The most fair way thus to compare male and female magazines thus may not be to speciously complain that a magazine such as "Good Housekeeping," targeted at stay-at-home women with children, does not present as many helpful suggested bits of career and 'going out on the town' advice such as "Esquire." Rather, it is to take two parallel magazines, such as "Shape"…...
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Works Cited
Blakely, Mary Kay. "Help or Hindrance? Women's Magazines Offer Readers Little Fear, Failure." From Texts and Contexts: A Contemporary Approach to College Writing. Thompson Learning. Fifth Edition. 2002. 109:3.
Dudash, Susan. "We've come a long Way, but Magazines Stayed Behind."
From Texts and Contexts: A Contemporary Approach to College Writing. Thompson Learning. Fifth Edition. 2002. 112:4.
Fowles, Jib. "Advertising's Fifteen Basic Appeals" From Texts and Contexts: A Contemporary Approach to College Writing. Thompson Learning. Fifth Edition. 2002. (128) 1.
What Society can Learn About Itself from Magazine Covers and Advertisements
Individuals today are constantly bombarded with information. his information comes from many sources, most common of which are television and the internet. Media, thus, controls many lives, in a sense, through its sharing of information and of course, various publications. Magazines and newspapers cemented their existence long ago, yet it is today that varieties have multiplied and information has become trivialized. One must recognize this when seeing the kinds of "news" that the media shares, and especially when analyzing the angle of such important information. Yet many newspapers and especially magazines have, in a way, become almost fragmented by their own biases, controlled by a need to specialize in order to sell copies. his is true of many men and women's magazines, where it is evident that certain photos and articles cater to a certain…...
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These norms, when one looks at it this way, do not necessarily differ very much from those imposed on society, and especially on women, up to the 1960's and 1970's, when female empowerment truly came to the fore. In other words, are women truly empowered? And if so, why do they feel that they must always please men in one way or another, through sex, beauty, etc. And if not, why do these magazines show these headlines that women feel the need to copy? The reason I say 'copy' in this latter question, and the reason why these question are written here is because, inevitably, society employs whatever means it finds necessary in order to 'help.' Media 'helps' by giving 'advice.' This advice, however, is not always welcome. What if, for instance, a woman feels beautiful without make-up or a $300 dress? Or what if a man feels manly watching a fashion show and not a sports game? These are questions that clearly still haunt our society, and have not been truly answered. The media's portrayal of social norms and its segmentation of gender, as well as the delineation of what must be followed and by whom does not, again, necessarily help society improve.
Conclusions
The above paragraphs have analyzed, though succinctly, four magazines. Two of the magazines were geared towards a male audience, while the latter two were meant for a female audience. The paper also aimed to focus on media-prescribed gender roles and how these affect society today, as well as what can be done to understand better how to escape this segmentation of gender. Though many studies and analysis must be conducted on these various topics covered here, one thing is certain: the aim of the media is to advise, and this advice, whether geared towards men or women, is not always welcomed and not always positive. In fact, it can sometimes promote not only a fragmentation of gender roles, but can cement negative outlooks upon the prescription of these roles.
Lessons Magazines of the Late 1940s and 1950s Taught Women About Dating and Marriage?
The objective of this study is to examine magazine articles from popular women's magazines in the 1940s and 1950s and answer the question of what these magazines taught women about marriage and dating.
The 1940s and 1950s were decades that were characterized by change and expansion in the roles of women in society. Popular magazines of these two decades helped to form the conceptions of women concerning dating and marriage. This is clearly evidenced in articles in these magazines.
Magazines in the 1940s
World War II began in the early 1940s and men were drafted to fight leaving gaps in the manufacturing and production lines in U.S. companies. The United States needed workers to produce supplies and during this time, women were looked toward by employers to fill these gaps. Just as had been the case during World War I,…...
Nesbit, Kate (2010) The Wedding Bell Blues: Interpreting Changing Trends in Common Perceptions of Marriage in Recent American History Through Young Women's Magazines. 15 Apr 2010. Retrieved from:
women's magazines has income increasingly significant on the media market largely because they tend to appeal to an increasing public. In this context, the share of the advertisement is also on the rise. However, such developments have determined an impact on the public that is often considered to be a negative one in terms of women's self-esteem.
There are different aspects to consider when arguing that women are negatively impacted by glossy magazines. The aspects most affected by women's magazines include the body image, the behavior of women vs. The partner, the work place, and the society at large, and the image women project in the society at large (Kramer, 2011).
Glossy magazines, as a result of the advertisement conducted and the ad space sold on the pages of magazines such as "Vogue," "Harper's Bazaar," "Cosmopolitan," "Elle," have the tendency to promote the perfect-body model in women. They are the symbols…...
Advertising Themes in Turkish Magazines
Boxer Magazine is a Turkish language magazine published in Turkey. As the name implies, it is intended to appeal to a predominantly male audience. Naturally, its advertisements present products and services intended to appeal to and be purchased and consumed by Turkish male customers. The following is an analysis of the specific advertisements in the June 2011 issue of Boxer.
By contrast, Elele Magazine is a Turkish language magazine published in Turkey. Unlike Boxer, it is intended to appeal to a predominantly female audience. Naturally, its advertisements present products and services intended to appeal to and be purchased and consumed by Turkish female customers or on behalf of females by males. The following is an analysis of the specific advertisements in the June 2011 issue of Elele. There is a very obvious difference in the themes of the advertisements that only becomes more apparent by virtue of…...
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One full-page photo, black and white (head shot of Watts, serious)
Small headline and 6" drop cap with copy, large amount of white space on second page
Article 2: (Regular Column) "Height of Fashion" pages full photos with fashion models, white, 30-35, smiling, trendy fashions pages copy with a large amount of white space
4" headlines on each page
Article 3: (Feature) "The Paradise of Portugal" photo montage, color, different locations in Portugal copy mixed with photos
3" headline on first page
Article 4: (Feature) "The Versatile Tie" photo montage of men's ties, color copy mixed with photos
4" headline on first page
Overview: Both of these magazines are for the latest fashion. Both are global magazines, although Harper's Bizarre is read more in the U.S. And Homme is more common in France because of the language.
The Harper's Bizarre has a better mix of informative articles in addition to straight fashion news and is for middle-class and up.…...
Allen also notes that interviews are often heavily edited, very likely to be true in the case of Artforum, where each interview hews to a standard of grammar and diction that may not be found in the speech of the interviewees.
Six people -- artists, writers -- who had known Coplans were invited to contribute to his obituary. Irving Blum's reminiscence aptly explains the editorial direction of the magazine during Coplans' tenure, and, by observation of the February 2005 issue, today as well. Blum notes that Coplans had a "bulletproof bull***** detector. He was astonishingly direct about every issue" (Banks, 2004). Blum notes that Coplans could both voice his feelings and explain why he did or did not like something, a feature of the writing in the magazine today. In addition, when the art public was giving some new ideas a lukewarm reception, and Coplans disagreed, he was not shy about…...
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References
Allen, G. (2002, June 22) "Documents of 1960s art. (book review)"
Art Journal. Retrieved 18 February 2005 from Highbeam Research,
ports Illustrated is an American run magazine, run by Time Warner, that has been in circulation for 55 years and that focuses on description of various events, which include, in the magazine's own words, sports news, scores, photos, columns and expert analysis from the world of sports including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NACAR, college basketball, and many others. ports Illustrated, or I, offers the readers, who are primarily male (though the magazine and the website has also been able to appeal to female viewers as well more recently), everything from photos, in-depth sports reporting, cards, football awards, swimsuit issues, segments on sports related things, and awards for sportsmen and women's accomplishments.
ports Illustrated runs a variety of articles that are mostly connected to-you guessed it-sports. For example, by going to the website, one can see at least 13 "top headlines" in the right hand side of the screen,…...
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Since the 1950's, SI has been able to provide hungry fans with the most comprehensive articles and updates on their favorite teams and their favorite players. And for a few decades now, the SI conglomerate has also published a Swimsuit issue of the magazine, which attracts both males and females, the latter which often are able to discern new trends in swimsuit apparel.
The latest SI news, for example, which are on the website concern the NFL, a major source of news, indeed, and the fact that players resumed mediation. The article written on this topic, which joins almost 13 in view on the website's front page 24 hours, 7 days a week, is a comprehensive coverage review on Jerry Jones' joining of mediation talks.
The magazine, as well as the site are easy to read, and customer service is always at your disposal, should you have any questions. Furthermore, the About Us section of the website is easy to navigate, and can help a reader find out more about the staff of Sports Illustrated.
SPIN Magazine [1: The one source you requested I use was taken from Spin Magazine, and I modeled everything after this article: http://www.spin.com/articles/big-four-play-their-first-us-show (citation below) Weingarten, C. "The Big Four Play Their First U.S. Show." Spin Magazine. 2011. ]
Here Are the News: Analysis of What We Listen To
Violent and Misogynistic Lyrics in Gangsta Rap
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The saying goes, "you are what you eat." Though this may seem like a cliche at first glance, just think about this small quote that you have probably heard before. When thinking logically, this statement is really true: you are what you eat and you really do look a certain way because of nutrition.
Similarly to looking like what you are eating, you are shaped by the music to which you listen. Those who listen to rock are different people from those who listen to predominantly punk or rap music. These individuals may…...
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The 13.2% jblessness rate in Newfundland is just ne f many indicatrs…...
CIO Magazine Analysis
Critical Evaluation of the CIO Magazine Article
The Whole . . . is More than its Parts
The article The Whole . . . is More than its Parts illustrates the complexities, challenges and decisions that must be made in order for an enterprise to unify its many applications, databases, systems and platforms to serve a common strategic purpose. The article was published May 31, 2000 when integration options within enterprises were comprised of creating hand-coded adapters and connectors which were often written within the companies who needed them, reliance on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or the use of XML as an integration standard. In 2000 when the article was written and published, Web Services were nascent and only in prototype form. Web Services began proliferating subsequent to the time when this article was written, given the rapid increases in programming languages and tools specifically designed for ensuring higher levels…...
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References
Youcef Baghdadi. (2005). A business model for deploying Web services:A data-centric approach based on factual dependencies. Information Systems and eBusiness Management, 3(2), 151-173.
Vinayak Borkar, Michael Carey, Nitin Managementani, Denny McKinney, & et al. (2006). XML Data Services. International Journal of Web Services Research, 3(1), 85-95.
Nico Brehm, & Jorge Marx Gomez. (2005). Secure Web service-based resource sharing in ERP Networks. Journal of Information Privacy & Security, 1(2), 29-48.
Vincenzo Morabito, Marinos Themistocleous, & Alan Serrano. (2010). A survey on integrated IS and competitive advantage. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 23(2), 201-214.
TV and Magazine Ads. There are five references used for this paper.
Americans see numerous advertisements on TV and in magazines, all aim at getting them to spend their money. It is interesting to look at five such ads and who their target audience is.
Household Items
The Libmen Company offers a wide array of products for cleaning the home. Their newest product is the Nitty Gritty Roller Mop which is targeted for the middle-class, homemaker.
The ad promises the product will "get to the nitty, gritty of cleaning a floor (Libmen)."
The company demonstrates this benefit by showing the consumer bristles on the mop, as well as the roller portion.
The consumer is shown the mop being used, further successfully illustrating the virtues of the product.
Health Aids
Odor Eaters has a product called Odor Eaters Plus. The product is aimed mainly at middle-class athletes or workers who may be on their feet more than ordinary…...
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Works Cited
AT&T Text Messaging Ad. (observed 02 September, 2002 at 1:20 P.M.).
Jeep Grand Cherokee Ad. Time. (2003): 10 February.
Forbes Magazine entitled, "In the Pill Box" discusses Walgreen's Drugstore and the challenge that it faces from Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM). The article begins by informing the reader of the astronomical growth of the Walgreen's company. The author explains that the company's stock has risen by 3,000% in the past 20 years and that the store plans to have over 7,000 stores by 2010. (Lambert) The article also asserts that the same-store sales increased by 9% in fiscal 2003. (Lambert)
The author contends that although the company is extremely success, there is a threat on the horizon. This threat comes in the form of Pharmacy Benefit Managers who show health organizations and employers how to make prescriptions drugs more cost effective. The article explains that PBM's often encourage these organizations to persuade patients to get long-term prescriptions through the mail instead of going to a pharmacy. Mail order pharmaceuticals are…...
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At the other end of the debate there are consumers who like to order their prescriptions through the mail. Some consumers do this even if it is not mandated by their insurance providers. In many cases consumers just find it more convenient to order prescriptions through the mail. In any case, the PBM's and the drugstores will continue to quarrel over which method is less expensive.
In my own opinion, it seems that Walgreen's should not have the right or ability to blacklist customers because of the decisions that are made by their healthcare providers. In many cases people are in dire need of receiving their medication and may not have time to ride around to different pharmacies just to get a prescription fulfilled. It is apparent to me that all Walgreen's is concerned with is its bottom line and they are willing to sacrifice the health of customers just to prove a point to PBM's. The fact of the matter is that consumers have a right to purchase prescriptions in any way that they see fit. Some people prefer going to a traditional pharmacists, while other prefer for the prescriptions to be brought to their homes. Walgreen's has to be careful not to ignore the needs and desires of consumers in the quest for greater profits.
Lambert, Emily. 2004. "In The Pill Box." Forbes Magazine
The very fact that the magazine openly admires men like Ray Liotta, who show depth beyond the typical alpha male and women like Christina Aguilera, who has chosen to use her sexuality rather than being used by her sexuality, demonstrates that the magazine does not even seriously believe that anyone should become the ideal male. On the contrary, the magazines use of stereotype-heavy advertising and writing suggests that the editors believe that men and women should try to incorporate some of the elements of these traditional stereotypes, while retaining their own individualized personalities. Such a position only becomes problematic when a consumer is not sophisticated enough to recognize that there is a distinction between writing about a stereotype and supporting all aspects of that stereotype. For example, violence against women has long been considered acceptable in sexual stereotyping. Maxim does not have articles, advertisements, or photos that glorify violence…...
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Jeep advertisement. 2007. Maxim, March, 77.
Crown Royal advertisement. 2007. Maxim, March, 73.
Paltrow and the Public Eye: As Portrayed by Us Magazine
One public figure who has prominently been focused on with more fervor of recent times has been Gwyneth Paltrow. This is in part because she is a beautiful celebrity and famous actress, and also in part because of a rumor that recently went around that Vanity Fair was planning a "take down" article on her. One online magazine which appears to feature her very heavily and on a regular basis is U.S. Magazine. This magazine will publish something about Ms. Paltrow every few days and appears to play both sides of the coin when it comes to how they portray her. When the magazine wants to portray her favorably, they do so. When they want to portray her unfavorably, they do so as well. They're extremely mercurial when it comes to how she is presented to the rest of the world.…...
You can find information to create this thesis statement by using several different types of sources. In addition to the standard Google search for websites about the topic, there are online and offline books and magazines that deal with religious subjects.
Ministry Magazine is a good source to consider, along with Enrichment Journal and Christian Standard. Liberty University's Digital Commons also provides a lot of good insight into growing small churches.
Any church can be successful in a small city, as long as it provides the community with what the people need in order to feel their lives are being....
Title: The Complex Issue of School Shootings: Examining Opposing Viewpoints
Introduction:
School shootings have become a prevalent and disturbing issue in our society, sparking intense debates and discussions among individuals, communities, and policymakers. This essay aims to present opposing viewpoints on this complex matter, exploring the arguments for and against various approaches to preventing and addressing school shootings.
Viewpoint 1: Stricter Gun Control and Mental Health Interventions
Advocates of stricter gun control measures argue that these policies can effectively reduce the number of school shootings by limiting access to firearms and ammunition. They emphasize the need for comprehensive background checks, waiting periods, and restrictions....
I. Introduction
A. Hook: Have you ever wondered about the mysterious allure of gothic fashion?
B. Background information: Explain what gothic fashion is and its origins.
C. Thesis statement: This essay will explore the elements of a gothic wardrobe and the reasons why it has captivated individuals throughout history.
II. Elements of a Gothic Wardrobe
A. Dark colors: Discuss the significance of black as the predominant color in gothic fashion.
B. Layering: Examine how layering allows gothic fashion enthusiasts to create a dramatic and mysterious look.
C. Fabrics: Analyze the importance of materials such as velvet, lace, and leather....
1. The sinking of the Titanic: what were the factors that led to the disaster, and how did the world respond to the tragedy?
2. The legacy of the Titanic: how has the sinking of the Titanic influenced maritime safety regulations and practices?
3. The construction of the Titanic: what technological advancements were incorporated into the ship, and how did they contribute to its reputation as a marvel of engineering?
4. Women on board the Titanic: how did gender roles and expectations play out during the disaster, and what stories of heroism or tragedy emerged from the female passengers and crew members?
5. The....
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