After recently reading a few articles by Chuck Klosterman about how our current culture is changing its way in which we see sex was an unusual surprise but is also quite obvious. Klosterman conveys the differences in which our society has changed by using popular sex icons of different generations. He describes similarities in how both figures represent the different generations view of sex as a whole. From the alluring,classical and built up image of Marilyn Monroe to the newer sex kitten, wild and all too real Pam Anderson. These two figures just as themselves can describe whole generation's, which helps in deciphering how the idea of sexiness has changed.
I went on to read Chuck's view on what internet has become thanks to the evolution of pornography. This was very surprising for me to wrap my mind around the idea that porn, yes porn has helped in the development of the internet. Chuck describes the fact that internet porn ideas some what differ from ideas in the real world. The idea of seeing a normal person online is more welcoming that any outstanding real world fantasy. That was a surprise to me that the world online would rather see naked real looking people, compared to the ones in which they've always dreamed of in their present lives. The main thing I comprehended from both of these articles was the way we're seeing sex is changing dramatically with icons, internet to society in all.
I totally agree with your post. Seeing sex on the internet, TV, and in movies is so much more common than it used to be. Before reading these articles I didn't pay much attention to how easily porn and other sexual content can be viewed at such a young age. The young teenage kids, especially girls, appear a lot different than they did 10 years ago. The shorts have gotten shorter and push-up bras have become a fad. It's said to say, but no wonder we find interest in shows like Teen Mom 1 and 2. Pregnancy at a young age has become so common we now enjoy watching it, and I'm afraid it's only going to get worse.
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