FKA twigs responds after a Calvin Klein ad featuring her is banned for objectifying women, calling it a display of double standards. The UK regulator found the poster, showing the singer in a denim shirt, likely to cause serious offence by focusing on her body rather than the clothing being advertised. FKA twigs expressed pride in the photos and referenced a similar campaign featuring actor Jeremy Allen White, questioning the apparent double standards. Calvin Klein defended the ad, stating it was in line with previous UK releases, while the Advertising Standards Authority upheld its ruling, citing irresponsible objectification.
A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs has been banned in the UK for presenting the singer as a "stereotypical sexual object," sparking a debate on objectification and double standards in advertising. FKA twigs defended the campaign, stating that it reflected her as a woman and artist, while Calvin Klein argued that the ads did not overly sexualize the singer or model Kendall Jenner. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the FKA twigs ad focused on her body rather than the clothing being advertised, deeming it "irresponsible," and instructed Calvin Klein to ensure future ads don't objectify women.
A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs has been banned in the UK for objectifying women, with the Advertising Standards Authority deeming it "likely to cause serious offence" by focusing on the model's body rather than the clothing being advertised. Despite Calvin Klein's argument that the ad showed an "empowered" woman, the regulator ruled that it "overly sexualised" twigs and presented her as a "stereotypical sexual object." This comes after the ASA rejected complaints about similar ads featuring Kendall Jenner, concluding they did not portray her as a "sexual object."
Kanye West has sparked controversy by posting provocative photos of his wife, Bianca Censori, on Instagram, leading to accusations of objectification and hypocrisy, given his past criticism of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian's revealing outfits. Fans and commenters are concerned about the message this sends, especially in light of West's previous disapproval of his daughter's use of social media. The incident has overshadowed anticipation for his upcoming album "Vultures" with Ty Dolla $ign.
Sydney Sweeney, star of The Rolling Stones' music video for "Angry," addressed claims of being sexualized in the video, stating that she felt empowered and confident in her outfit and dance moves. Sweeney expressed her honor in being part of The Rolling Stones' videography and emphasized embracing her body as a form of empowerment. The video for "Angry" was released on Sept. 6 and received mixed reactions, with some criticizing the objectification of Sweeney.
Sydney Sweeney has responded to claims that she was "objectified" in The Rolling Stones' music video for their single 'Angry'. Sweeney defended her involvement, stating that she felt empowered and picked her own outfit for the video. She expressed her belief that embracing her sexuality is a form of empowerment and found the experience of being in a Stones video "cool and iconic". The Rolling Stones recently released the video for 'Mess It Up' featuring Nicholas Hoult, and they are set to embark on a North American tour in 2024.
Roxanne Nai'a Felig's research on objectification reveals that it is not just a metaphorical concept, but a real phenomenon in the brain that causes people to treat women as less-than-human. Her studies show that objectification leads to reduced perceptions of women's capacity to suffer, resulting in reduced sentencing for perpetrators of domestic violence and a lack of empathy towards victims. This phenomenon also applies to self-objectification, where women who rank higher in self-objectification literally feel less cold. Nai'a's research highlights the dehumanizing effects of objectification and its harmful consequences on women's mental and physical well-being.
In an interview with People magazine, Britney Spears reveals that her father, Jamie, repeatedly belittled and controlled her during her 13-year conservatorship, which ended in 2021. She describes feeling like a robot and losing pieces of herself due to the constant objectification and criticism of her body. Spears believes that if she had been allowed to navigate her celebrity without the conservatorship, she would have come out stronger. She also discusses her childhood, her fear of losing herself in acting roles, and her memoir, "The Woman in Me," which aims to tell her story without consequence.
AEW star Skye Blue reacts to her butt going viral in a wrestling match video posted by Daily Loud, which now has over 12 million views on Twitter. Initially uncomfortable with being objectified, Skye has learned to shrug it off and sees it as a result of her hard work. She found out about the viral post from her boyfriend and now embraces the attention, jokingly asking viewers to show support if they're going to stare.
Skye Blue, an AEW star, has reacted to a video of her butt going viral, which now has over 12 million views on Twitter. Initially uncomfortable with being objectified, Skye has learned to shrug it off and embrace the attention. She discovered the viral post through her boyfriend and has since decided to embrace it, jokingly asking viewers to show support if they're going to stare.
A luxury hotel in Sardinia has issued an apology after a bikini-clad woman was covered in chocolate and displayed on a table as part of a dessert buffet. A guest and his teenage daughter were left disgusted by the incident, with the father expressing his dismay at the hotel treating "the female body as an object." The hotel initially dismissed the complaint, claiming it was a "chocolate statue," but later apologized and promised to take immediate action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The production company behind "Deal or No Deal" has denied Meghan Markle's claims that she was "objectified" during her time as a briefcase model on the show. The company's chief content officer stated that they are constantly evolving the format to ensure it represents their values as a company and wider society. Former models of the show also disputed Markle's claims, with some stating they had not been "treated like bimbos" at all. Markle discussed her experience on the show on her "Archetypes" podcast in October, sparking controversy and backlash from former models.
The production company behind "Deal or No Deal" has denied Meghan Markle's claims that she was "objectified" during her time as a briefcase model on the game show. The company's chief content officer stated that they are constantly evolving the format to ensure it represents their values as a company and wider society. Former models on the show also disputed Markle's claims, stating that they were not treated like "bimbos" at work. Markle appeared on the U.S. version of "Deal or No Deal" from 2006-2007.
CupidBots, a new dating app created by supposed ex-Tinder employees, uses AI to automate the dating process for men who are too lazy or pathetic to ask women out. For $15 a month, an AI algorithm picks out women for them on their dating app of choice based on their previous swipes. The app also deploys an AI chatbot to break the ice with anyone matching with its user, masquerading as the man behind the dating profile until the woman agrees to a date or to share their number. The app treats women as merely something to be automatically curated and tricked into playing along, objectifying them in the process.
