Women and Advertising

Believe it or not, the average American is exposed to an average of 5,000 advertisements every day. Advertising is everywhere. So, it’s no surprise that it has a massive effect on our values, thoughts, desires, and view of the world. The question is—is that effect good? Does it make us feel better about ourselves? Or is it just trying to get us to buy a tube lipstick? Jean Kilbourne is an internationally renowned public speaker, author, and researcher. She has also created several award-winning documentaries, including “Killing Us Softly: Advertising’s Image of Women.” Jean is here today to discuss how advertising affects us, women in particular.