Hypersexualization of Teens in the Media
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Many Hollywood TV shows, movies and media hypersexualize and oversexualize teens. In this video essay, I discuss the harmful effects of the hypersexualization of teens in the media. Some of these include body image issues and self-objectification.
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Movies and TV Shows Referenced:
Gossip Girl
90210
Teen Wolf
Clueless
Mean Girls
Euphoria
Never Been Kissed
The Secret Life of The American Teenager
Kid90 (Hulu Documentary)
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About Me
My name is Ashley Viola and I make videos about body image, diet culture, beauty standards, the politics of desirability and so much more. Thank you for watching!
Food for thought... There was a reason your classmates were behaving that way in sixth grade. Took me decades to realize that a lot of kids have tragic home lives. It's not always the case, but I've had discussions with too many people to not see a pattern.
Absolutely! Childhood trauma definitely plays a role.
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When turning red came out and specifically men got mad at the characters acting like real teens, it just proves how much teens are so sexualized in the media
Exactly
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that's a good point! i don't necessarily agree with people getting mad for that reason, i think it was more parents being upset about how the characters treated their parents, but I'm up for debate on that. I loved the fact that, like you said, they just acted like normal teenagers, and *that* is what we need to see more often, of course within reason.
9:09 Gosh that is DISGUSTING. The fact that I, a stranger, can relate to that. I also went to a catholic school and grown ass MEN were catcalling me and stuff every day for YEARS. I was a KID. Like wtf. How many of our poor girls are going through this all around the world…
yesssssss, thank you for this video! this is an issue thats been bothering me for some time now and everytime that i talk to people about it they think that its "normal", and these themes are for "the art". I mean, what is artistic about grown ups seing teenagers hooking up, using drugs, etc? not that these things don't happen in the real world, but it would make more sense if more productions were made with the audience in mind...
To add to the point of this happening in real life; I think that if they're going to make shows depicting teen sexual activity, then there needs to be more of a realistic aspect to it particularly with the aftermath and consequences like the emotional and psychological damage and fallout from trying to act so grown before your time.
@@QilinRider21 exactly, thank you! and just thinking of it, we can clearly see that the intention is basically the complete opposite... /:
It does happen in reality, I don't see why it should be hidden, but it shouldn't be framed as something "great", and it shouldn't be overly represented. Or they should put a disclaimer before the show/film starts, just in case.
@@virz4432 I do know it happens, having lived it myself. However, it's naive thinking that what is portrayed in the shows is targeted towards that especific young audience, rather than being an oversexualized representation of it for older people's enjoyment. Not only that, the lack of shows with that kind of problems but with older characters reinforce that idea as well.
Have you ever seen the documentary about cool hunting by any chance? A friend of mine showed it to me years ago. It showed how grown adults research and market sex directly to teens. Because teenagers are curious about sex and have it on the brain during development, they will be receptive to hyper sexualized programming- which equals profits for those who force feed it to kids. I forget the name of the program but it was sinister beyond belief. LOVE your commentary!
I don’t think I’ve seen this documentary before but it sounds really good! If you ever remember the name, I’d love to check it out! Thank you so much for watching, so happy that you enjoyed the video ❤️
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I believe this is it!
@@salomesherrer3345 yes I think that is the one!!! All this hypersexuality was painstakingly marketed to these kids by grown adults! Imagine that being someone’s job!!
Why do actors agree to do frontal nudity WHILE PLAYING A ROLE AS A 16/17 YEAR OLD
These shows are just playgrounds for people with pedophile fantasys
American beauty, thirteen…
Agree with your thoughts
I like your videos ❤
That was a good point about guys thinking that they need to rack up bodies with all the baddies they can. Chasing/obtaining/being trophies was a huge part of the media i watched in the early 2000s. It made me think i had to be the perfect girl walking in slow mo that guys wanted. But i wonder how that stuff influenced boys
I grew up with Totally Spies, Kim Possible, Phineas and Ferb, Hannah Montana, stuff like that. Now, I feel bad for the kids and teenagers growing up today especially my little sister because this is incredibly messed up. I want her to grow up with a healthy mind and be a decent person.
I loved watching Kim Possible and Phineas and Ferb.
Ironically, the hypersexualized behavior that is rewarded as a teen is the same behavior that gets you outcasted or labeled as "embarrassing", "lacking self control" or "fun girl" (the one people have sex with but will never date) as an adult, not to mention the emotional damage it can cause to those perpetuating it. As an adult, hypersexual behavior can have consequences. It's harmful to sell this behavior as the way forward to teens, especially since their brains aren't even fully developed yet.
Right. It should be the opposite.
Sex only for and between adults.
(Obviously, with a legit consent)
Not for minors, teenagers or not.
Not "shamed", just discouraged.
I cringe when I think about some of the outfits I was wearing and suggestive dances I was doing as a child/teen. The media is poisoning our youth 😔 I have an 8 month old daughter and 3 year old son and let me tell you, I will be teaching BOTH of them to carry themselves with dignity and to be KIDS! I wanted to grow up too fast thanks to how Hollywood portrayed teens. Let KIDS be KIDS! Great video ✨
Omg, literally so underrated! This needed to be said
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How do you not have more subs? I just found your videos (I love this style of videos) and the quality is 10/10 wonderful
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Funny enough alot people in nt school wanted to have relationships more than sex.
God... nothing that bad ever happened to me when I was a teenager most of the gross behaviour I recieved from teenage boys I was an absolute dork
I don’t think it’s fair to write off Veronica’s behavior in 6th grade as purely fueled by media and social gratification. There are deeper and more troubling reasons for girls acting out in that way at such a young age. I get that you were bullied for maintaining your boundaries around sexuality, and that’s not cool, but not all young girls were raised in an environment where they were taught to have boundaries. If I were to wager a bet, I’d guess Veronica has had quite the healing journey in her adult life, and I don’t think you’re giving her a fair edit. Love all your videos❤ just think you could’ve handled this point with a bit more grace 🙏🏼
Thanks hun! I’m sure Veronica had other trauma that fueled this behavior and you’re definitely right that I could have been more graceful in articulating this, appreciate the feedback ❤️
I grew up watching Degrassi the Next Generation. Then came along shows like Gossip Girl and I was horrified.
Your videos need more likes! I just subscribed! Keep it up! Take care! ❤