Monthly Archives: December 2012

Victoria’s (Real) Secret

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Double take Sociology

Last week, Victoria’s Secret took social media by storm with the unveiling of its new PINK underwear line. Instead of phrases indicating a woman’s sexual availability (like “sure thing” and “no peeking”), the new PINK line would remind men (and … Continue reading →

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Media Matters: Reporting Death

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Double take Sociology

There has been much discussion over New York Post’s cover photo yesterday, which, in case you missed it, shows a man’s last moments of life. Ki Suk Han, the man featured in the photo (not shown here), was pushed onto … Continue reading →

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