Proposal Revision

I propose to write a paper that will compare the effects of censorship, either formal or informal, with regard to sexuality internationally in the media, and compare that to the relative gender equality in the nations compared. I will conduct research for academic writing on the matter, and discuss those sources findings. I suspect that we will find nations with the most highly sexualized media will also have the greatest measure of gender equality. My hypothesis is inclusive of those media outlets whose sexualized media may even contain pornographic or otherwise demeaning imagery. 

My intended audience is all those interested in a discussion of gender relations as it relates internationally. I find that America is a nation of mixed influences, from its puritanical roots, to its diverse population of immigrants. It would seem of benefit to explore these topics among more homogenous societies in comparison. I will prepare my argument in Rogerian style, accepting that little empirical evidence is available, and most will require less than scientific interpretation. But after my research is complete, it may require me to rework my hypothesis if my evidence contradicts my suspicions.

I will integrate the likely counterpoint to my argument. Including the idea that provocative media may provide a psychological “pressure valve” for releasing sexual or violent ideation. I will also generate counterpoints to the finer warrants to claims that will be needed to support the thesis statement.

The intended reader effect is to regard sexual imagery in the media with a greater situational awareness to the author's purpose, and thus inform judgment.