Gillian strives to be more like the stereotypical character, Jeanie who originally introduces her to the G-string. She is the archetype of the trendy, classy woman that society sees as sexy and up-to-date. Although there are modern changes happening within the world every day, some might say that women are bringing the need to conform to modern times upon themselves. This is especially true when Jeanie calls Gillian’s white briefs “passion killers.” There are constant changing trends for undergarments and personal grooming and most women are
My Response: Yes, I think ads are effective towards teens because you see teens making choice or buying things based off of what they saw from the ad. Especially, when a celebrity is advertising the product that they want to purchase it makes them want that item even more. Ads in today’s society are not that ethical. They are trying to sell their product to everyone not just to a specific type
“When quizzed, they rattle off a list of favorite designers as if they're reciting the periodic table, instantly recognize the significance of Glickman's purse being a Jil Sander, and rhapsodize over the genius of Andre, a personal shopper at Mazza Gallerie's Neiman Marcus. (Alter).” Fitting in can be crucial at a younger age. You want to know the latest trends and wear what everyone else is wearing. Although, in some cases just showing you can afford a certain brand shows your high class status. In Alter’s article, the girls all state where they buy clothes, what they wear and all have personal shoppers to help them find new trends.
Although, the main reason is because I’ve always admired fashion. Now that I am old enough to choose my choices in life, I am really hoping I get a chance with the fashion industry. Although my lack of attendance in school does get in the way of many opportunities, but once I am focused, I will do whatever it takes to get this kind of opportunity. With much different inspiration coming from many different aspects I’ve always dreamed of being a fashion designer. Becoming a fashion designer has always been my top 1 priority.
I know how we always want the next new makeup or hair product that’s going to make s look like the model in the commercial. Women can’t just run to the store in sweat pants because they value their appurtenance too much. Women don’t feel as confident when they don’t look nice, but men don’t really care either way. In the reading, “Do thin Models Warp Girls Body Image?” I agree with Nancy when she says thin models on the runway or on TV can cause very young girls to become anorexic or bulimic. Nancy says, “Girls are being bombarded with the message that they need to be super-skinny to be sexy.” (Hellmich 706) I believe that is very true when she says that but what young girls don’t realize is that you could be beautiful and sexy with any body type that you might have.
Twenge states, “To many older people, it’s funny. But too many younger people the main consumers of the reality shows on, say, MTV it shapes their views of the world” (pg 7). Narcissism is shown often, and without hesitation on reality TV younger viewers are being conditioned by the depiction of narcissism. Slowly, the excess amount of narcissism seems normal. For instance, on “America’s Next Top Model” young viewers wish to be thin, tall, and overall a model, but go about it in the wrong ways.
Burberry does a great job in using this need for attention in their ad. By not only using Rosie yet again to create a goddess of a woman who stands out but also at the bottom of the ad the words “The new fragrance for women” are written. These word draw in the woman consumer because what she has at home is out of date this new perfume will make her “hip”. Kallie a high schooler says that she would buy it just because it is advertised by Rosie. Burberry fills in the the need for attention by offering this product which will help you to
Hatsune Miku is being constructed as a gendered performer through the fan base of mainly otakus. Because many “otakus” seem to like teenage girls wearing little to no clothes, we can see Hatsune Miku take this form. Her image is of a teenage girl that wears short skirts and in different fan art images we can see her even more underdressed than usual. Hatsune Miku can be modified because she herself is just an image. The fans are able to compose and remix their own music and sync it with the vocaloid.
Real friends will accept the way you are, and would never pressure you into a decision which you know is foolish. School systems are the central locations for negative peer pressure and many teens feel they have to change who they are just to "fit in". Fashion has become a major deciding factor in the appearance, and popularity of todays teenagers. Many feel if they dont get the latest nikes, or the coolest torn up jeans they will have trouble being accepted when around other peers. Schools have become more of a contest then a learning environment.
They have the tendency to be self absorbed, worrying more about their appearance than anything else. Most of them are insecure about themselves but hide behind their money and designer clothes. It is not unusual for them to lie and gossip about one another just to get to the top of their clique. After high school some grown up and realize there are more important things in life while the others still need materialistic stuff throughout their life to be happy. In high school we all get a label, sometimes its one we spend decades trying to live up to, where others spend a lifetime trying to forget those painful years.