How and Why Everything Got Oversexualized?

The Unseen Legacy of "Torches of Freedom":
How Pop Culture Oversexualized Everything?

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In this short video essay, Simply Put invites you to embark on a historical journey back to a pivotal moment on the 31st of March, 1929, during the Easter Sunday parade in New York City, where "Torches of Freedom" was not just a campaign but the ignition of a profound cultural shift.

Led by Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, a spectacle was created that would forever alter the landscape of advertising, public relations, and societal norms. This act of women lighting cigarettes in unison on Fifth Avenue was a strategic move to challenge the taboo against female smokers and dramatically increase cigarette sales among women, inadvertently leading to significant public health consequences.

We uncover how this moment of supposed liberation was the dawn of a new era—where sexuality became a prime commodity in the burgeoning pop culture phenomenon, accelerating Americanization and consumerism across the globe. This video explores the intricate dance between the sexual revolution of the late 60s and the rise of consumerism, showcasing how movements promising emancipation and equality were gradually co-opted by the culture industry.

The narrative takes a darker turn as we examine the rise of the internet and the proliferation of the porn, sex toy, and sex robot industries, highlighting the deepening disconnect in personal relationships and the societal shift towards virtual satisfaction over real human connection. This digital era of instant gratification brought profound psychological and emotional effects, contributing to the decline of traditional relationships and the very fabric of family institutions.

"Torches of Freedom" did more than sell cigarettes; it unlocked the gates to a cultural hell, where oversexualization serves the interests of a few at the expense of the many. This video sheds light on how ideologies and everyday life, particularly in the Western world, have been framed through the lens of sex and/or gender, further entrenching the class and power structures that enslave billions in a cycle of consumption and distraction.

Join us as we navigate the complex legacy of a campaign that transformed personal liberties into marketable commodities and set the stage for the commercial values that dominate our culture today. Discover the unseen consequences of the "Torches of Freedom" and the critical role pop culture plays in shaping our perceptions of freedom, identity, and sexuality.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of mysteries, or simply curious about the intersections of technology and psychology, this episode of "Shortly Put" promises to contemplate, enlighten, and entertain.

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