Gary, David, Beth and others - First I would like to second Beth's remarks.
You might want to take a look at research by Ed Donnerstein and David Linz. Some of their work focuses on the effect of pornographic images while other studies look at sexism and violence in "mass media." If you want a couple of studies, e-mail me backchannel. I have shown Jean Kilbourne's videos in various classes. As Beth pointed out, I have YET to hear one negative complaint about these videos. The general response from students (both men and women) is that the ads Kilbourne uses ARE prevalent (i.e., they recognize many of the ads) and the students say watching the video was an eye-opening experience. Both Gary and David are correct in that no research has shown a direct cause and effect relationship between viewing ads and subsequent violence; however, these ads contribute to the attitudes and beliefs of our existing patriarcal society. Lindsay Holland UNC at Greensboro On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, Beth Benoit wrote: > on 3/27/02 11:57 AM, David Campbell at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I am not a fan of the Jean Kilbourne videos (Killing Us Softly, Again > > Killing Us Softly, Killing Us Softly--Part 4, etc.) because she distorts > > her discription of advertising by selecting only examples that support > > her case. Also, she has a somewhat self-congratulatory, smarmy style > > that is made worse by taping her videos in front of a wildly > > enthusiastic auditorium of students. It reminds me of politicians who > > make themselves look good during speeches by selecting an audience that > > will be highly appreciative. > > > > Say what you will, students LOVE the videos - and I do too. Now what's this > about "self-congratulatory, smarmy style..."? I don't want to start a war > here, but I find her engaging, confident and humorous. Students find her > bright and her topic thought-provoking. And I don't see how taping the > videos in front of "a wildly enthusiastic auditorium of students" is > unrealistic. I went to hear her speak at Faneuil Hall in Boston, and > believe me, the audience was genuinely enthusiastic. (And the place was > packed.) Do you object to her message? It would seem that anything that > opens the students' eyes and makes them think more critically about the > barrage of media messages aimed at them is a good thing. Why the venom, > Dave? > > I'd be interested to hear what others think. I've also used the "Beyond > Killing Us Softly" which is not by her, but by the company who produced her > earlier tapes. "Beyond" features Carol Gilligan and Gloria Steinem, among > others, but it's not nearly as entertaining. > > Beth Benoit > University System of New Hampshire > > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
