Teen Sexuality in a Culture of Confusion

Synopsis: Examines teenage sexuality in relation to popular culture. Eight young people, aged 16-24, talk about the forces in their lives that influence how they make decisions about sex; two of them talk about living with AIDS. Between segments cultural scholars examine the messages popular culture communicates about sexuality, gender, the body and beauty, looking at the economic, sociological, psychological and historical forces behind the use of sexual imagery to sell products.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.
Year of production: 199
Availability: out of distribution; 1997 sale: £35.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Media studies
Keywords: adolescents; advertising; popular culture; sexuality

Director

Dan Habib

Producer

Dan Habib

Cast

Susan Bordo

Name: Media Education Foundation
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Notes: The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.

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