Women and Rise of Raunch Culture

Hi girls and guys,

I’m doing a book review on Ariel Levy’s new book Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture. Michelle mentioned a few blogs ago, about tee shirts that she had seen in a shopping centre, that shocked her. I was wondering if any of you could share any other examples of raunch culture, that has surprised or shocked you. Like, the other day I saw a guy wearing a t shirt “My girlfriend’s out of town” and at work we sell Bratz clothing and Hillary Duff, and I’m bothered that the clothes are too skimpy for 7-14 year olds, and that when i was 7 or 14 I wouldn’t have thought to wear anything like that.

Also the video clips on weekend tv are disturbing and aren’t a good representation of women, for young girls/women. Lately, the clips that I have found most worrying that young people are watching and copying are: Jessica Simpson “These boots are made for walking”, Pussycat Dolls, and Sugababes “Push the button”

What are your thoughts?