Las Vegas: Show "Girls"
Sexism is the systematic
oppression and exploitation
of people on the basis of their gender. Cultural definitions of femininity
and masculinity limit the full potential of both women and men; hence,
sexism
is undesirable for both men and women who believe in personal and institutional
liberation. Any attitude, action, or institutional practice which
subordinates
or limits persons on the basis of their gender is considered sexist. However,
practically speaking, sexism is essentially directed and practiced by men
against women.
The image of women as show "girls" and prostitutes played a central role in the saloon culture of the wild West and still does in Nevada and, particularly, in Las Vegas today.
Which group of people would be attracted by this image?
Examine a sample of sensual and sexist advertisements in Las Vegas.