Author Archives: mikeal0102

What does your vote really say?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by mikeal0102

Being an Australian and not knowing a lot about the American political environment I have been doing a bit of reading about the various campaigns and came across this article which I thought what quite interesting. Here, the author asks … Continue reading →

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Discriminating Bodies

Posted on November 5, 2012 by mikeal0102

What is Discrimination: Hollywood culture constantly bombards us with images of the emaciated model; stick thin with not an ounce of fat. If a model or actress is unable to naturally achieve this desired look then she is sent for … Continue reading →

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What happened to the lyrics?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by mikeal0102

So what happened to music these days? I mean, why does every second song have to be about sex … what happened to the story or narrative behind the song? It seems that these days the idea that “sex sells” … Continue reading →

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Selling clothes with barely any clothes

Posted on October 12, 2012 by mikeal0102

Nowadays it is not only women who are being targeted by ideal body images but also men. I contend arguments put forth by Bordo that it is far more important for women than men to be concerned with tightening up … Continue reading →

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What is Discrimination?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by mikeal0102

Discrimination is rife in gendered communities such as our own. In order to succeed one must conform to the dualistic tendencies of the external environment or face severe if not psychologically damaging backlash. Accordingly, one must subscribe to the clear … Continue reading →

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