State propaganda refers to the dissemination of ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors by governments and their agencies to influence public opinion and maintain social control. Sexual moralism is...
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: The power of sexual moralism in state propaganda: how governments use ideology to shape public opinion
Sexual attraction is an innate human desire that people experience regardless of their culture, religion, gender identity, age, or any other characteristic.
How society perceives this need varies...
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: Exploring the role of culture in shaping attitudes towards intimacy: from americ
During the mid-19th century, pin-up posters were popularized for advertising products such as cigars, cigarettes, cosmetics, and alcoholic beverages. These early pin-ups featured women posed...
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: The sexual and gendered history of pinup art: a look back at an iconic american tradition
Barely Legal was a popular magazine that featured nude photos of teenagers. The publication's images were controversial because they depicted underage models who looked like they could have been...
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: Barely legal: exploring americas obsession with teenage sexuality through the lens of pornography
1962 marked the start of an era for international relations when Hugh Hefner introduced the first international edition of his iconic men's magazine Playboy. This publication offered a glimpse into...
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: The internationalization of sexual desire: how playboy magazines helped build bridges between nations
The Birth of Hustler: A Rebellion Against Censorship
Hustler magazine was launched in July 1974 by controversial entrepreneur Larry Flynt. Unlike more “tasteful” adult magazines of the time like...
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: Sexuality in the media: hustler's rebellion against conservatism