This blog stood out to me. The commercial being
advertised is so blatant with its sexist remark or “joke”. I agree with the
blogger, this is a enforcing a stereotype that all professional women are ugly
and only “a male standard of beauty” can be shown on TV. The company says they
are being honest, well they are sure are. They are not holding back any sexist
views. They are showing their true thoughts which can be linked to how women
are being oppressed today. The commercial relates to the reading for today,
“Oppression” by Marilyn Frye. As Marilyn would say being oppressed is like
being caged in. There are forces and barriers blocking women which are not
accidental.
When
you first look at the commercial you think joke whether it’s good or bad. But
also like Marilyn says, you have to look at the bigger picture to see the
network of connected obstructions. The bigger picture here is women are
oppressed, and held back from many things just because they are women and
especially because they are not attractive to men. So these are all reason why
this company is not showing the woman because her outward appearance is not
worthy enough.
The
commercial implements what society has instilled, that women should only be seen
when pretty and not heard whether you’re pretty or not. The company is being
completely honest and not wasting anyone’s time and when I say anyone I mean only
heterosexual males. I’m offended that when the commercial says no nonsense they
mean what some people really think about women. There are no thoughts or
consideration for anyone else’s feelings. I don’t like this commercial nor do I
think it is funny. I think it is extremely common in every way. To me this is a
good example of trying to control women and how they should live their lives
according to the oppressor.
Christie Butera
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