Lingerie

sexualized since it’s origin- modeled after “Bild Lilli”, a german doll sold to men almost as a sex toy (261). This bizarre transformation from a form of male pleasure to a little girl’s play was not achieved smoothly. Barbie is often sold with sexual lingerie portrayed as “secrets”, despite the peculiar sexual repression of her completely nonexistent genitals. Without race even in the mix, no wonder girl’s so often rip apart, hurt, and destroy their barbie’s- the doll was never truly made for…

Realism and marriage in A Doll’s House. A marriage is only as strong as the values it stands on. The values present in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House are atypical of the marital values of the 19th century. A wife is to be subservient to her husband. As well as a wife is to be pure and is not expected to know what to do in most situations. A husband is to be upright and hardworking, keeping his family in the moral right. Nora and Torvald are the main couple within A Doll’s House, and outwardly…

the 1960s, the advertising world has evolved from polite textual information to suggestive pictorials full of sexual innuendos. Women scantily clad are projected from large screens in public spaces to help advertise products ranging from cars to lingerie. Women’s body was objectified and used as a tool to sell related or unrelated products. Sex sells and while it may only appear to define our appearance and clothing choice, its impact goes deeper into our culture, extending into our language,…

from a range of jobs to help with the war. It was not emphasized for women to bear arms in Britain but, many were eventually to bear arms and die under fire. Secretary Francis Perkins said in her monthly labor review as factories converted from “lingerie to camouflage netting; from baby carriages to field hospital carts; from lipstick cases to bomb fuses;…from ribbons and silk goods to parachutes; from beer cans to hand grenade; from vacuum cleaners to gas-mask parts” women—called “production…

Mary Lambert, a popular pop artist, came out with a song called “She Keeps Me Warm” in 2013. The purpose of the song was to show others that being homosexual is a part of the culture in today’s world. It is becoming more accepted, making it easier for people who are homosexual to tell others about it. Mary uses several devices to show others about homosexual identity. She uses examples from her personal religion, lyrics that portray how hard it is to come out, and portrays the shyness of a first…

The influence the media has on love and relationships can be one of the strongest influences a person can face. The media can affect how an individual views love and sex, whether it be through music and movies or pornography. Having a relationship is something men and women think about constantly; it can be the case of the young girl looking for prince charming or the college guy who just wants a one-night stand. The affect the media has on society is astonishing; the media is constantly telling…

Social media, in particular Instagram, has become an outlet for many different people to use for many different reasons. While there are some neutral or positive reasons for using Instagram, such as running an account for your dog, there are some ways this social media platform can result in negative repercussions. Many young and susceptible preteens and teenagers are discovering that the use of Instagram has a large effect on one’s body image concerns. Instagram has become a contributing factor…

be filled with a spectacular event, happiness, and great things happening around me; it would be an average day of my life ending with a realization of my true beauty. Have you ever seen these products:lipstick, eyeliner,mascara, hair extensions, lingerie, skin bleaching, plastic surgery and etc. All these products are seeing on your television screen in the form of commercials promoting them for women. All these things are more than likely in your house because of your daughter, mother, or even…

After WWI, this generation of young women defied the traditions fashion, and created a whole new brand of fashion. Flappers were clad in straight, loose-fitting dresses and skirts that dropped just below the knee. Lingerie, early forms of bras (Symington side lacer), and improved corsets accompanied the individual, while also striking down cultural standards. This new appearance was the manifestation of the change in the role and lifestyle of women made visible through…

first collection wasn’t a success, they didn’t gave up and today Dolce & Gabbana is a successful company and one of the most influential fashion houses in the industry. In order to improve the business over the years, Dolce & Gabbana added knitwear, lingerie, beachwear, menswear line, and even fragrance to their collection. In the film industry, both Dolce & Gabbana appeared in the 1995 film The Star Maker (L'Uomo delle Stelle) by director Giuseppe Tornatore, playing minor roles as extras. They…