Raunch culture Flashcards
What is raunch culture?
A culture which promotes overtly sexual representation of women, through the acceptance of pornography, stripping, nudity in advertising etc, especially when this is encouraged by women
What is raunch culture a cultural product of?
Post-Feminism
What does this culture advocate for?
Womens rights to show off their body, through advocating for pole dancing, wet tshirt contests, etc
Women should look sexually appealing in public
What does this suggest that women should use their bodies for?
To illustrate their sexuality and show that sex is about empowerment not repression
And use bodies to be successful career wise
What has this also promoted the rise of?
Sexuality + pornography in society
Culture has spread fast due to media promoting products that exploit women, e.g. porn videos, make-up kits, etc
How is raunch culture a form of feminism?
Feminism should help women feel accepted + accomodated in society
This culture is about sex appeal + advocates for women to express their sexuality comfortably
