25 March 2014
This letter contains 3 parts:
(1) Posting: Women and Exploitation
(2) Posting: Samaj, PSS, PBI
This letter contains 3 parts:
(1) Posting: Women and Exploitation
(2) Posting: Samaj, PSS, PBI
(3) Prabhat Samgiita #4857
~ Baba
Advertising is everywhere: the average American consumer sees over 3,000 commercials messages each day. In many of these messages women are depicted as sexual objects.
Here is what an expert says:
Carol Moog Ph.D., a practicing psychologist and consultant to multiple advertisers wrote a book called “Are They Selling Her Lips” in 1990. Her book takes a focused look at the psychological effects of ads, what they say, what they actually mean, and how consumers react to them. She describes an ad for Chanel lipstick that is very disturbing. “Some of the most pervasive, persuasive, sexual imagery in advertising is more symbolic than blatant, although the connotations are far from subtle. The ad for Chanel lipstick by Doyle Dane Bern Bach (Milan) shows a women with her upturned , open mouth grasping a tube of the product between her teeth. The red lipstick is fully extended, her eyes are closed, and her face shows pleasure. The image is visually arresting, clearly evocative of fellatio, and symbolically links the cosmetic with the promise of sexual allure”.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes, but who feeds the beholder’s view of desirability? I believe the language of advertising over the past few decades has reinforced the notion that the ideal female is white, thin, sexily clad, and above all, submissive. Everybody struggles to develop a sense of security, a sense of personal identity. But most of us end up constantly glancing around to see if we measure up to those around us – and that includes supercharged media models. We hate ourselves for it, especially if we can see exactly what buttons the advertisers are pushing, but many of us buy into the images just enough to wish we could do it all … could be that thin or that rich, or that happy or that confident. And then telling ourselves that we‘re not affected by advertising, we find ourselves shelling out for the product.
Do you let advertisements affect your sense of self-worth? (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
When we talk about the exploitation of women and the use of the Internet we are not merely speaking of Internet porn. The exploitation of women via the Internet holds a host of threats to women and children. The following definition of sexual exploitation is offered by Donna Hughes, a well-known researcher in the area of Women’s Studies and woman’s advocate from the University of Rhode Island, she claims:
“A practice by which a person achieves sexual gratification, financial gain or advancement through the abuse or exploitation of a person’s sexuality by abrogating that person’s human right to dignity, equality, autonomy, and physical and mental well-being; i.e. trafficking, prostitution, prostitution tourism, mail-order-bride trade, pornography, stripping, battering, incest, rape and sexual harassment. Sexual exploitation preys on women and children made vulnerable by poverty and economic development policies and practices; refugee and displaced persons; and on women in the migrating process. Sexual exploitation eroticizes women’s inequality and is a vehicle for racism and “first world” domination, disproportionately victimizing minority and “third world” women. Sexual exploitation violates the human rights of anyone subjected to it, whether female or male, adult or child, Northern or Southern.”
As you can see many forms of exploitation can be manifested via the Internet; i.e. trafficking, prostitution, prostitution tourism, mail-order-bride trade, pornography, and stripping. A recently new phenomenon, Cyberstalking, is becoming more frequent and is another way that the Internet allows for the exploitation of women. In a national survey of college women during the 1996-97 academic years, 13% were stalked and 25% of those incidences reportedly involved cyberstalking. (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
The sexual exploitation of women happens everywhere in our society. It has especially taken a turn for the worst with regard to TV programs. There is a new trend in TV shows, plastic surgery. Some of the shows include The Swan, Extreme Makeover and I Want a Famous Face. Each of these shows are a little different but have the same premise; plastic surgery will fix your problems in your life and make you happy. This premise is completely wrong and it is wrong to portray that your physical image is what makes you happy.
The swan is a show based on turning “ugly ducklings” into swans to win a beauty pageant. Wow, where do you start? Just calling these women “ugly ducklings” (this is the terminology the TV show used) is oppressing. Not only are they giving them plastic surgery to feel better about themselves but then they make them compete against each other. These women do not only go through plastic surgery, they have cosmetic dentistry, a professional stylist, makeup artist and trainer.
The show starts with 16 women and each week they pit two women against each other to see which one looks the best after their makeover and that woman gets to continue onto the pageant. Then the 8 women who make it to the pageant compete in events such as swimsuit, revealing photo shoot and of course lingerie. But to make the competition even worse the women’s kids are sitting in the audience watching their moms being sexually exploited. I really wonder how the judges can determine a woman’s inner beauty and intelligence by having them wear lingerie.
Teen girls are the ones who are watching these shows and this is the age where they are building their self-esteem and finding out who they really are. Seeing this sexual exploitation of women on TV and having the message that you have to be perfect physically has a very negative impact on how these girls see themselves and feel about themselves. This trend towards plastic surgery shows on TV is horrendous and affects not only teenage girls but all women.
Here is an astonishing statistic: According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11,326 18 year old women underwent breast augmentation surgery last year, up from 3,872 in 2002. (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
Subject: How PROUTists should fight general elections in India
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:37:21 +0530
From: Devesh Kumar <deveshkumar.....l.com>
To: AM Universal
Namaskar,
Before Baba elevated Proutist Sarva Samaj (PSS), margi brothesr had earlier fought elections on the banner of Proutist Block of India (PBI). After PSS came in to existence, PBI was confined / limited to those areas where language was no sentiment like Mumbai, Delhi, etc cities. Hence margi brothers started fighting elections in the name of their local Samaj like Amara Bengali, Chhatisgarhi samaj, Sahayadri samaj, Utkal samaj, Bhojpuri samaj, etc.
All 44 Samaj comes under PSS in India. Margi brothers can fight MP and MLA elections in the name of any 44 Samaj in order to have local sentiments. We margis should ensure that there should not be direct election fight between PBI and PSS.
Say, if someone wins election from any of 44 samaj, they will be counted under “PSS” alliance in Parliament. Like Congress party has UPA alliance and BJP party has NDA alliance. Similarly all 44 Samaj candidates will come under “PSS” alliance. Margis should fight general elections in the banner of their local Samaj like Amara Bengali, Chhatisgarhi samaj, Sahayadri samaj, Utkal samaj, Bhojpuri samaj, etc.
Before writing email, we discussed this matter with those margis who had received instructions directly from our beloved BABA.
At HIS Lotus Feet,
Devesh Kumar
Mumbai
REFERENCES
1. A Few Problems Solved – 9, Capitalism in Three Spheres
2. A Few Problems Solved – 9, Capitalism in Three Spheres
3. Human Society – 1, Social Justice
~ Baba
Women & Exploitation
Exploitation of Women in Advertising
Exploitation of Women in Advertising
Advertising is everywhere: the average American consumer sees over 3,000 commercials messages each day. In many of these messages women are depicted as sexual objects.
Here is what an expert says:
Carol Moog Ph.D., a practicing psychologist and consultant to multiple advertisers wrote a book called “Are They Selling Her Lips” in 1990. Her book takes a focused look at the psychological effects of ads, what they say, what they actually mean, and how consumers react to them. She describes an ad for Chanel lipstick that is very disturbing. “Some of the most pervasive, persuasive, sexual imagery in advertising is more symbolic than blatant, although the connotations are far from subtle. The ad for Chanel lipstick by Doyle Dane Bern Bach (Milan) shows a women with her upturned , open mouth grasping a tube of the product between her teeth. The red lipstick is fully extended, her eyes are closed, and her face shows pleasure. The image is visually arresting, clearly evocative of fellatio, and symbolically links the cosmetic with the promise of sexual allure”.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes, but who feeds the beholder’s view of desirability? I believe the language of advertising over the past few decades has reinforced the notion that the ideal female is white, thin, sexily clad, and above all, submissive. Everybody struggles to develop a sense of security, a sense of personal identity. But most of us end up constantly glancing around to see if we measure up to those around us – and that includes supercharged media models. We hate ourselves for it, especially if we can see exactly what buttons the advertisers are pushing, but many of us buy into the images just enough to wish we could do it all … could be that thin or that rich, or that happy or that confident. And then telling ourselves that we‘re not affected by advertising, we find ourselves shelling out for the product.
Do you let advertisements affect your sense of self-worth? (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
The Internet
When we talk about the exploitation of women and the use of the Internet we are not merely speaking of Internet porn. The exploitation of women via the Internet holds a host of threats to women and children. The following definition of sexual exploitation is offered by Donna Hughes, a well-known researcher in the area of Women’s Studies and woman’s advocate from the University of Rhode Island, she claims:
“A practice by which a person achieves sexual gratification, financial gain or advancement through the abuse or exploitation of a person’s sexuality by abrogating that person’s human right to dignity, equality, autonomy, and physical and mental well-being; i.e. trafficking, prostitution, prostitution tourism, mail-order-bride trade, pornography, stripping, battering, incest, rape and sexual harassment. Sexual exploitation preys on women and children made vulnerable by poverty and economic development policies and practices; refugee and displaced persons; and on women in the migrating process. Sexual exploitation eroticizes women’s inequality and is a vehicle for racism and “first world” domination, disproportionately victimizing minority and “third world” women. Sexual exploitation violates the human rights of anyone subjected to it, whether female or male, adult or child, Northern or Southern.”
As you can see many forms of exploitation can be manifested via the Internet; i.e. trafficking, prostitution, prostitution tourism, mail-order-bride trade, pornography, and stripping. A recently new phenomenon, Cyberstalking, is becoming more frequent and is another way that the Internet allows for the exploitation of women. In a national survey of college women during the 1996-97 academic years, 13% were stalked and 25% of those incidences reportedly involved cyberstalking. (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
Television and Sexual Exploitation
Website making plastic surgery fun!
Website making plastic surgery fun!
The sexual exploitation of women happens everywhere in our society. It has especially taken a turn for the worst with regard to TV programs. There is a new trend in TV shows, plastic surgery. Some of the shows include The Swan, Extreme Makeover and I Want a Famous Face. Each of these shows are a little different but have the same premise; plastic surgery will fix your problems in your life and make you happy. This premise is completely wrong and it is wrong to portray that your physical image is what makes you happy.
The swan is a show based on turning “ugly ducklings” into swans to win a beauty pageant. Wow, where do you start? Just calling these women “ugly ducklings” (this is the terminology the TV show used) is oppressing. Not only are they giving them plastic surgery to feel better about themselves but then they make them compete against each other. These women do not only go through plastic surgery, they have cosmetic dentistry, a professional stylist, makeup artist and trainer.
The show starts with 16 women and each week they pit two women against each other to see which one looks the best after their makeover and that woman gets to continue onto the pageant. Then the 8 women who make it to the pageant compete in events such as swimsuit, revealing photo shoot and of course lingerie. But to make the competition even worse the women’s kids are sitting in the audience watching their moms being sexually exploited. I really wonder how the judges can determine a woman’s inner beauty and intelligence by having them wear lingerie.
Teen girls are the ones who are watching these shows and this is the age where they are building their self-esteem and finding out who they really are. Seeing this sexual exploitation of women on TV and having the message that you have to be perfect physically has a very negative impact on how these girls see themselves and feel about themselves. This trend towards plastic surgery shows on TV is horrendous and affects not only teenage girls but all women.
Here is an astonishing statistic: According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11,326 18 year old women underwent breast augmentation surgery last year, up from 3,872 in 2002. (Courtesy of CSUN Edu)
== Next
Letter ==
Subject: How PROUTists should fight general elections in India
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:37:21 +0530
From: Devesh Kumar <deveshkumar.....l.com>
To: AM Universal
SAMAJ, PROUTIST SARVA SAMAJ SAMITI,
& PROUTIST BLOCK OF INDIA
& PROUTIST BLOCK OF INDIA
Namaskar,
Before Baba elevated Proutist Sarva Samaj (PSS), margi brothesr had earlier fought elections on the banner of Proutist Block of India (PBI). After PSS came in to existence, PBI was confined / limited to those areas where language was no sentiment like Mumbai, Delhi, etc cities. Hence margi brothers started fighting elections in the name of their local Samaj like Amara Bengali, Chhatisgarhi samaj, Sahayadri samaj, Utkal samaj, Bhojpuri samaj, etc.
All 44 Samaj comes under PSS in India. Margi brothers can fight MP and MLA elections in the name of any 44 Samaj in order to have local sentiments. We margis should ensure that there should not be direct election fight between PBI and PSS.
Say, if someone wins election from any of 44 samaj, they will be counted under “PSS” alliance in Parliament. Like Congress party has UPA alliance and BJP party has NDA alliance. Similarly all 44 Samaj candidates will come under “PSS” alliance. Margis should fight general elections in the banner of their local Samaj like Amara Bengali, Chhatisgarhi samaj, Sahayadri samaj, Utkal samaj, Bhojpuri samaj, etc.
Before writing email, we discussed this matter with those margis who had received instructions directly from our beloved BABA.
At HIS Lotus Feet,
Devesh Kumar
Mumbai
REFERENCES
1. A Few Problems Solved – 9, Capitalism in Three Spheres
2. A Few Problems Solved – 9, Capitalism in Three Spheres
3. Human Society – 1, Social Justice
LINKS:
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http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/example-of-imposed-inferiority-complex.html
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http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/example-of-imposed-inferiority-complex.html
