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The woman in this ad is seen riding in a shoe, emphasizing her consumerism and materialism. She is also being held by two black men. This shows that…

Rosie the Riveter is seen as an empowerment figure for American women. This representation was derived in the 40s, to mobilize women to perform…

The empowerment from the 1940s is still prevalent. Women's roles are expanded outside of the home and are represented as an independent, strong…

The ad emphasizes the ideal female shape and women are beginning to be seen as sexual objects.

Women are used as visual objects to sell a product. This woman is used to sell the unrelated product of shaving cream.

Women are seen as increasingly capable and powerful while men are at work.

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