admin Beauty…and the Beast of Advertising
"You’re a Halston woman from the very beginning," the advertisement proclaims. The model stares provocatively at the viewer, her long…
Who’s in the Dollhouse? Research reveals surprising role models
"No Ken, I don’t want to go to a movie later, ‘cuz I need ta work out first." "OK, I’ll…
STARTING POINT: Turning the tables on TV sex
Ultimately, the issue of sex in the media is not only one of personal morality but also one of ethics…
Starting Point: Whatever Happened to Potholders?
Whatever happened to potholders? You know, the ones we always used to get at election time, dropped off by door-to-door…
VCR: Questions for Family Reflection
Editor’s Note: Although this exercise was created in the late 1980s when VCRs first came on the market, it’s an…
Media&Values: More than a Magazine
Media&Values is more than a magazine. It’s a tool, a catalyst, for leading you — or helping you to lead…
Sports Reporting Reflects Each Passing Era
When The American Farmer, the first American sports magazine, was founded in 1819, it covered fishing, hunting, shooting, bicycle races…
STARTING POINT: Dare to be Aware
Television… computers… radio… video… music… film… billboards…cable… Everywhere you look: media! As the media world expands, many of our readers…
Starting Point: Beyond Lyrics to the Meaning of Music
Since David danced before the ark of the Lord (and scandalized at least some of the elders of Israel?) religious…
Testimony Reveals Complexity of Sexual Violence Issue in Media
In 1982, in an effort to better understand the growing complexity of the entertainment culture in relation to the portrayal…