Category Archives: Gendered Products

Something Smells Funny

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

I decided to look at male and female body wash commercials’ differences for the blog post. I chose to watch multiple commercials produced by Herbal Essences, Dove, Axe, and Old Spice. I quickly realized that companies selling/advertising body wash products … Continue reading →

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Drink Selection: The Big Decision

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

What signifies a manly drink or a ladies drink ? This topic has always beenbothersome for me. Even before I turned the prestigious age of 21, I was judged on the non-alcoholic drinks that I would order at a restaurant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Femmephobia, Gendered Products, Masculinities | 7 Comments

Bath and Body Works Line for Men

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

  Bath and Body Works as always been seen as a store with a target market of female consumers.  They sale items such as lotions, body washes, shampoos, hand soap, candles, etc. These types of items mainly attract females and … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertizing / Marketing, Gendered Products, Masculinities | 6 Comments

How Guys… versus How Girls…

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

There are a lot of stereotypes about the differences between men and women. The first five stereotypes that come to mind: 1. Men don’t cry. 2. Women are more emotional than men. 3. Men are stronger than women (physically). 4. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gendered Products, Identitiy, Masculinities, Stereotypes | 3 Comments

Alcohol and Gender

Millions of dollars are spent on alcohol advertisements yearly!  Of course we all love the “most interesting man in the world” commercials. It’s amazing what Dos Equis beer can do for a man!  Commercials that are selling alcohol to women … Continue reading →

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Yankee Candle’s new line of man candles!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Scented candles have always been seen as a female household product. Candle smells that range from a fruity smell to a flowery type scent.  These candles are perfect to light up in a bedroom, during a bubble bath, or even … Continue reading →

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Do you want to smell full of sexual tension today? Buy Now!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

As a modern woman who lives in the city, juggles full-time school and part-time work, a social life and my studies, I frequently feel the need to run through a tropical rain forest half naked followed by a leisurely sit in shallow … Continue reading →

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Gender Roles? Sexist? Or How We Are Raised?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Some women might take offense to the comment, “You’re a woman! You should know how to cook!” or “You should know how to take care of that child, you’ve been training for it.” Women may even find those to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Gendered Products | 3 Comments

Gender Socializtion :D

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Gender socialization begins the very moment you come out of your mother’s womb and take your first breath; it is present in everyday life whether you’re in the comfort of your own home or out roaming the streets. Gender socialization … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Gendered Products | 2 Comments

Salads should be pink, burgers should be blue: Gendered food in today’s society

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

Cars have been gendered.  (Volkswagen Beetle.)  Toys have been gendered.  (Tonka trucks.)  Toiletries have been gendered.  (Dove.)  Food has been gendered?  I noticed this trend one evening while flipping through one of my fashion magazines.  I was then drawn to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertizing / Marketing, Cooking & Foodways, Gendered Products, Stereotypes | 8 Comments