Reflection

There have been many differences in the meaning of the word breasts. No matter how one says the word or feels about it, breasts are very important "objects" in our society. In fact, they influence and impact us more than some would like to admit. For heterosexual men, they can provide great sexual enjoyment. Common slang used such as "tits" or "knockers" sounds much more sexually appealing than the word breasts. Therefore, if breasts are seen as sexual objects, slang provides great meaning. Mike got his sexual feelings toward breasts by using "tits."

For television, breasts alone can boost revenue. Producers don't even have to find great actresses anymore because simple close-ups on breasts can increase ratings significantly. The television show, Baywatch, was a perfect example. The breasts of Pamela Anderson made it one of the most popular television shows in America and Europe. Finally, a new born child is able to live and grow with the perfect nourishment from breasts. There is no way humans could have survived this long without them! It would be very unusual for a person in the medical community to publish research on lactating mothers using "hooters" and "knockers." These terms for breasts would reflect an inappropriate meaning in our culture because slang alludes to feelings of erotica.

Each microtheme related to how breasts become objects in various ways. Each perspective was reflected in the way the words were used. The microthemes encompassed a variety of perceptions that shape our society's concept of the "boob." Therefore, society would benefit by looking critically at all of the different meanings applied to breasts because each meaning creates new perspectives. With new perspectives, people can achieve a broader understanding. I believe this is very important because people must understand that words can change our perspective of things. When a person can't understand language can make things appear as commodities, he or she must face the consequence of ignorance in our highly judgmental society.