Blog # 25

There have been arguments on the pros and cons of using sexualized behavior as “a weapon in the arsenal”. For example, when women use sexualized behavior it is often appreciated rather than frowned upon. This image is highly portrayed in media because in many movies women are portrayed as using their sex appeal or even going as far as being physically involved to get what they want. There are so many seductive scenes at the workplace in movies where women are using their sex appeal to get what they want. However on the other hand, men are hardly portrayed this way in media. I cannot recall a movie where a male has been portrayed in this manner. Generally if a man tries to use his sex appeal in the work place it is considered to be sexual harassment and it is frowned upon.
This image that media portrays is also consistent with the corporate world. There are stories on the news all the time of someone sleeping with someone else to achieve a higher position within the company. I also read at one point in a women’s magazine about pointers on how flirting with the boss can get you moved up quicker and the magazine talked about very subtle flirting tips but it still seems to be along these same lines. Additionally, a friend of mine told me that within her job at a restaurant, this type of behavior was occurring. One of the servers who started after my friend got promoted to an assistant manager and there was a rumor that she had slept with the main manager. Then a couple months later my friend told me she was quitting her job because that same girl got promoted to the main manager because she got the other one fired and my friend could not stand the girl. This is an example of how there are more pros for women who use sexualized behavior and there are more cons for men who use sexualized behavior.