Sexploitation

Pronunciation: /sek.sploɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of sexploitation

noun a genre of film that exploits sex or depicts it in a sensational manner

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that some movies are about sexploitation.

A2 She was shocked by the amount of sexploitation in the film.

B1 The documentary shed light on the history of sexploitation in the entertainment industry.

B2 The director was criticized for using sexploitation as a marketing strategy.

C1 The film was a controversial example of sexploitation in modern cinema.

C2 Academics debate the ethical implications of sexploitation in media and culture.

Examples of sexploitation in a Sentence

formal Sexploitation refers to the exploitation of individuals through the use of sex in media or entertainment.

informal Some movies from the 70s were known for their sexploitation themes.

slang I can't believe they're trying to pass off that movie as anything other than sexploitation.

figurative The tabloid industry is often accused of engaging in a form of sexploitation to sell more copies.

Grammatical Forms of sexploitation

• past tense: sexploited
• plural: sexploitations
• comparative: more sexploitative
• superlative: most sexploitative
• present tense: exploiting
• future tense: will sexploit
• perfect tense: have sexploited
• continuous tense: is sexploiting
• singular: sexploitation
• positive degree: sexploitative
• infinitive: to sexploit
• gerund: sexploiting
• participle: sexploited

Origin and Evolution of sexploitation

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sexploitation' is a portmanteau of 'sex' and 'exploitation', combining the two concepts of sexual content and exploitation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of the film industry to describe movies that exploit sex for commercial gain, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of media and industries that exploit sexual content or themes.