Essay on effect of advertisement on the young generation with 200 words
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The content or pitch of said propaganda is the the main problem at hand. Although the products being marketed vary, the techniques and images used to sell them are generally the same. The focus has changed from the product to the consumers sense of self worth and success. On the negative spectrum of the scale some of the visual imagery used to sell products is sexually driven and misleading as most are computer generated or associate a positive emotion with a product. In order to warn the public of such content, television programming is forced to adhere disclaimers at the beginning of shows where questionable matter is included. For advertising however, no such warning exists. Due to the lack of advisories, advertisements effect on the youth is a particularly hot button issue. One problem that many believe is directly influenced by advertising is that of childhood obesity. In an article published by the Coalition on Food Advertising to Children, television advertising was listed as the primary cause, among other issues such as lack of physical activity, for the rapid increase of obese children (Udell)