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Originally Posted by Kobi
I think this is brilliant in showing how the patriarchy sends messages to both women and men as to what their respective roles and places are via advertising.
I do not find anything about it to be hilarious. Even switching "roles" makes it look like a parody which further insults women. It is a sad commentary on the plight of women in the world. Im thinking women should be outraged not chuckling.
I also think if women find this amusing, it is a testament to how we internalize the sexism that is thrown at us everyday.
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I actually did find it rather amusing, and am glad it serves to further point out how incredibly ridiculous it is that women are used the way they are in advertising. I think the very fact that it is so absurd will help highlight the gross disparities between the how men and women are portrayed. It's got not one iota to do with how I might or might not have internalized sexism.