Choose two different kinds of magazines on various topics (sports
Choose two different kinds of magazines on various topics (sports, news, women’s, men’s, trade, hobby). Answer the following questions from 2 advertisements that you found in the magazines. One advertisement must be about a male and the other a female. 1. Write the name, the author, and the date of the magazine. 2. Identify if the advertisement is about a Male or Female 3. Write the questions followed by your answer. • Is the major character in the ad female, male, or are both included? What are the actions of each gender? • What product is the ad selling? • Is this ad targeted to families or individuals? Explain • What activity is illustrated in the ad? • How does this ad relationship to our cultural traditions? Explain • Are the individuals portrayed in the ad given an active or passive role? (By active, I mean are they “actively” engaged in an activity of importance, by “passive” I mean is their presence in the ad irrelevant or insignificant to the purpose of the message being given.) • What is the message of the ad? • What type of gender activity is involved in this advertisement? • List the different occupations portrayed for females and males. Are they stereotyped? Due Date: The paper must be at least 2 pages and no more than 5 pages. Use double spacing, the 12 point font, and Times Roman.
