Consumer culture is best supported by markets made up of…
““Consumer culture is best supported by markets made up of sexual clones, men who want objects and women who want to be objects, and the object desired ever-changing, disposable, and dictated by the market. The beautiful object of consumer pornography has a built-in obsolescence, to ensure that as few men as possible will form a bond with one woman for years or for a lifetime, and to ensure that women's dissatisfaction with themselves will grow rather than diminish over time. Emotionally unstable relationships, high divorce rates, and a large population cast out into the sexual marketplace are good for business in a consumer economy. Beauty pornography is intent on making modern sex brutal and boring and only as deep as a mirror's mercury, anti-erotic for both men and women.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She critiques consumer culture for commodifying sexuality, creating disposable relationships that profit from insecurity and instability.
In simple terms: Consumerism turns sex into a market, causing instability.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist commodified sexual norms.
Themes
consumerism
sexuality
media
relationships
gender
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
cultural
feminist
When to use this quote
- advertising
- dating apps
- media consumption
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
objectification
market dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape our sexual expectations?
- Can we find authentic intimacy within a consumerist culture?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook personal agency and diverse experiences.