T.Vang's+E-trade+Ad

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__Reading the World Assignment__ __Description__: This is a commercial for E-trade. They are trying to sell their tool/app that allows you to view the market and manage your investments.

__Marxist Analysis__: This commercial is obviously aimed towards men making money, so the Marxist theory goes hand in hand with it. Throughout the commercial we see a middle aged man just standing around as it changes to images of the app being used. They portray him to look smart and confident. Random symbolism comes up with an eagle catching a fish and dice being rolled, representing power and risk.

__Feminist Analysis__: The Feminist might argue that there are also woman who invests in the market and that the commercial should be aimed at both men and women. Nothing about the commercial really empowers female race. It shows a man in power making money off the market and even the music being played is masculine

__Final Thoughts__: Are men typically in a position of power? I would have to agree and this applies to work and relationships but it’s not always true. I believe that if you have passion for you work then you are doing something that you want, putting you in control and in a position of power.