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The Evolution Of The Rag: An Analysis Of The Social, Political And Technological Influences On The Birth Of One Underground Newspaper In The 1960s, Marti G. Harvey
The Evolution Of The Rag: An Analysis Of The Social, Political And Technological Influences On The Birth Of One Underground Newspaper In The 1960s, Marti G. Harvey
Communication Theses
This research examines the influences which led to the beginnings of The Rag, an underground newspaper in Austin, TX, that would last for 11 years and give voice to a generation of young adults that were intent on changing society. Students and young adults were seeking ways to voice their frustrations with government policies and newspapers were a major source of information for most of the American public. However, the large city dailies failed to adequately cover issues important to the youth culture. This historical analysis delves into big-picture influences such as the counterculture, the Students for a Democratic Society …
Thin-Ideal Depictions On Retail Fashion Web Sites Popular With Teenage Females: An Exploratory Content Analysis, Kelly Hosley
Thin-Ideal Depictions On Retail Fashion Web Sites Popular With Teenage Females: An Exploratory Content Analysis, Kelly Hosley
Communication Theses
The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the body type portrayals teenage females are exposed to during an online shopping experience. The researcher conducted an exploratory content analysis of prominent images found on 367 web pages across 16 web sites popular with teenage females. Three theoretical perspectives informed the research: Social Comparison Theory, Cultivation Theory, and Objectification Theory.Research revealed that images on the web sites that contained models in prominent images depicted the thin-ideal. Additional findings are reported regarding the physical attributes of images found on retail fashion web sites popular with teenage females, as well as suggestions …