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The ethics and aesthetics of trafficking films: MTVs Exit Campaign

Arthurs, Jane

Authors

Jane Arthurs



Abstract

MTVs exit campaign to raise awareness about the trafficking of women highlights the difficulties faced by charitable organisations when using audience research to evaluate the effectiveness of their media campaigns. To connect with audiences whose ethical and political commitments have been shaped within a media saturated, capitalist culture, they risk reinforcing the positioning of women’s bodies as consumable products in a pleasure oriented service economy and further normalisation of the practices the campaigners are seeking to prevent. To be effective in the longer term charities require an ethical approach to media campaigns that recognises their political dimension and the shift in values required.

Citation

Arthurs, J. (2008, November). The ethics and aesthetics of trafficking films: MTVs Exit Campaign. Presented at Migration, Trafficking and Human Rights Conference, Watershed, Bristol

Presentation Conference Type Speech
Conference Name Migration, Trafficking and Human Rights Conference
Conference Location Watershed, Bristol
Start Date Nov 1, 2008
End Date Nov 1, 2008
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Keywords campaigns, trafficking, film ethics, audience research
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1007597


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