The Sex and The City Exposed

So this week we are dealing with a television sit-com, "Sex and the City"; for those of you who are frequent watchers, you know the main characters are played by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, Kristin Davis as Charlotte York and Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbs. The setting of this show is based in New York City where these four women are set out looking for basically love and well sex. The show made its debut on HBO back in 1998 until 2004; despite being ran only for six years it has made an impact on many females especially those in their early twenties.

The underlying issue however, is how a show like this impacted us. Most times when women are portrayed in the media, whether it be singers, shows such as these or even in advertisements, one word attached to them is "sex". It is stated many times "sex sells" this is what brings in the revenue. In sex and the city is a great example, which gives women the idea of these things:

•  New York City is the place to be when searching for love and sex.
•  Appearance is everything, in New York City the dresscode must be very appealing. 
• It is about being at a particular size and shape.

These are the main messages being sent out here. The place to be is in New York, now my friends just imagine your daughter or even sister telling you she is going to New York to find men who can give her love and sex. Definitely, you donot want to hear such words. Secondly, these women are always seen with the most attractive and sometimes seductive clothing. Now, what does that imply? It is that a woman's natural beauty is not good enough for her to fine mr. right? Or what is it? Thirdly, these four women are a particaular size, what does that say? Perphaps, this can lead to women feeling insecure about themselves, if they are not that particular size.

Moreover, there are positive issues within the show such as they are all career driven. This can have a positive influence on women and a sense of independence. Below is a video that goes in a little more indepth of some issues, check it out.

















Well my friends, this is the alternative response on sex and the city for this week. Remember media is all around us and it do impact our lives whether positive or negative. Stay tuned for our next commentary with an Alternative Response.