Has PETA Gone Too Far?
OK, so as some of you know, I work in web communications. I was recently part of an amazing online debate about how progressive organizations can effectively tell their stories. Online, of course, is that you need to get people to come to you, but a lot of people are still stuck in a direct mail and advertising mentality.
Someone posted PETA's State of the Union Undress to the group as a provocative way of getting the message out. It sparked quite a debate. PETA's a fairly radical organization to begin with, but having a woman strip to get the message out brought up a lot of strong opinions. Some thought it was brilliant; others thought it was alienating. Some thought it was sexist; others asked why every time a woman uses her sexuality she's considered a victim. So, I'm curious what everyone here thinks. To far? Effective? Sexist? What do you think?
For the record, I have mixed feelings about it, but I do think it's effective given PETA's audience.
Warning: Though there is no sex, there is full nudity in this clip.
