One hundred and fifty years ago, the most versatile and fashionable piece of clothing was born. Beginning with just one man and one company, the industry has grown to over one hundred companies that compete for the finest style, cut, color, and fit for men, women, and children of all sizes and shapes ("When" Online). This remarkable business is the denim jean business. Among the numerous companies that battle for the best jean are Gap and Polo Jeans Co. Both companies are extremely successful in marketing and have both similar and different techniques to advertise their products. Television co...

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... act, women appear" " (Berger 47) as a way to accurately describe the roles. Although harsh and maybe even cringe-worthy, his statement serves as a good look into the role women played in the 1970's. It is easy to think society has progressed and looks at women differently. But with some careful analysis, one ... do not know "only 5% of women naturally possess the body type often portrayed by Americans in the media " (ANAD 1). The models in the VS Perfect Body advertisement are an example of the 5% of women. The precedent set by advertisements is toxic and can cause numerous problems. So n...

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"The exemplary female prototype in advertising, regardless of product or service, displays youth (no lines or wrinkles), good looks, sexual seductiveness, and perfection (no scars, blemishes, or even pores (Cortese 2008, 59)." It's a difficult point to ... the consequences of not having this product. It's a device rooted in self-doubt and dissatisfaction with one's own appearance, and I think it works well in this instance, albeit on a more subconscious level; all the quick-glancing viewers of this ad sees is a beautiful woman made more beautiful ... as weak and vulnerable, men are shown as d...

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