Social Action
“Since 2012, #NotBuyingIt has been used by tens of thousands on Twitter to challenge brands and companies which rely on misrepresentations of gender and extreme objectification to sell their products. Now with this app you can easily upload images, stamp them with #NotBuyingIt and send messages directly to the companies producing damaging media.”
Several film projects have been launched to bring awareness of the issue, the harms, and inspire change. A couple of these films include Killing us Softly and Miss Representation.
Organizations/Website we recommend.
¨OBJECT Eaves Housing, End Violence Against Women Coalition, www.stopobjectificationnow.com, http://therepresentationproject.org and Equality Now
¨OBJECT Eaves Housing, End Violence Against Women Coalition, www.stopobjectificationnow.com, http://therepresentationproject.org and Equality Now
The two videos below are TED talks that speak out on this issue. One is specified toward pornography but can be applied to ads as many ads are close to soft-core porn status.
- Political Reform - Voice your opinion, join a movement, and vote for change.
- Personal Change - Stand up for what is right in your circle of influence, be a smart consumer.