Susan and Pat's views

Susan J. Douglas and Pat Archbold’s articles are very interesting to say. What both articles have in common is that both explain how society views women and how it has changed over the years. In Archbold’s article, his tone of voice doesn’t seem as hostile as Susan’s; his is more of a complaining, whiny and pleading tone.  As for Susan she goes right into blaming the media, the expectations women are held to, and the enlightened sexism. From what I have read Susan seems to be letting out her frustration and annoyance about how ridiculous it is what the media portrays as giving “true power” to women; body, appearance, pleasing men and competing with other women. I have to agree the whole concept of Enlightened Sexism is very ridiculous. Yes, she does partially blame men for some of the reasons why women are objectified, but she attacks more the media. As for Archbold, his article is more of explaining how no girl wants to be portrayed as that “good girl, “ and that hot is more in than pretty. Also, coming from a man’s point of view I’m quite surprised to know that there are some men out there who prefer pretty over hot.  Pat’s definition of pretty is pure innocence, beauty, and intelligence. On the other hand, hot is defined as leaving nothing to the imagination and basically not having really high expectations for one self. I believe these two would have an interesting dinner because of their views.