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History of Sex and Love
Introduction
Influence of Religion
Men and Women
Traditions and Customs
Commercialisation of Sex
Falsifying Sex
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Section 14
Section 15

Commercialisation of Sex

Despite the sexual repression that exists today, we are constantly surrounded by images of sex. Large corporations and marketing departments utilise it as a manipulative selling device.

The aim of sexual advertisements is to create dissatisfaction; wanting something that we cannot have. While the item being marketed is within our grasp, the glamorous life that is portrayed may not be.

The commercialisation of sex has occurred throughout history and the licensing of brothels was initiated in 1161 in order to regulate the trade in Britain. The Bishop of Winchester owned many brothels, despite his disapproval of sex - his religious convictions were seemingly not strong enough to prevent the pursuit of profit.

 

 

 

Photos: DCL