
Sex and Violence in Advertising - A Mainstream Phenomena
Violence and humiliation, sexual degradation and interracial relationships make the core of many fashion ads. What is the message, what market are these companies trying to target?

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Violence and humiliation, sexual degradation and interracial relationships make the core of many fashion ads. What is the message, what market are these companies trying to target?

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