Sexploitation (Noun)
Meaning
The commercial exploitation of sex or sexuality or explicit sexual material; "sexploitation by advertisers is notorious".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The objectification of women in media is often criticized as an example of sexploitation that perpetuates negative attitudes towards females.
- Feminist activists are speaking out about the sexploitation of female celebrities by tabloids who sensationalize their private lives for profits.
- Critics of the advertising industry argue that sexploitation is used to sell products by associating them with attractive models and explicit content.
- The documentary explores the sexploitation of adult film actors by producers who often prioritize profits over performers' welfare.
- Concerns over sexploitation on social media platforms have led to increased calls for internet regulation and censorship of explicit content.