Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Commercials!

I had an assignment in soc to work with a couple partners to find homophobic commercials.  While we found some that were heteronormative (promoting distinct roles for men and women) as opposed to homophobic, I did stumble across this wonderful commercial.

And here are some things I don't like about it:

1. Heteronormative - men watch women playing with kids.
2. Sexist - "master of the house"?!?  Um, don't think so.
3. Stereotypes - "protector and provider."  Apparently women can't provide.  Interesting.
4. Racist - Confederate Family with a Black gardener?  Tell me how that's NOT racist.

Commercials are fun to analyze, what can I say.  :)

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