There’s no denying the world we live in today is vastly different from what society was like fifty years ago. One way to see these differences is by looking at vintage advertisements from back in the day. And boy, do we have some outdated advertisements for you! From comparing women to animals and treating them like second-class citizens, these very real vintage advertisements show what societal expectations were like for women not that long ago.
#1: Who Needs Fresh Air?
One of the craziest things about looking at old advertisements is seeing what was “cool” for people at the time. Whether related to fashion, food, or gadgets, the world of advertising has also had a stronghold on making people think that they need certain products to fit in with society. But there is no part about this ad that looks appealing.
The whole premise of assuming women will do anything just to be considered by a man is so outdated and demeaning. This advertisement claims that all this woman wants is for a man to blow poisonous smoke on her face, and then she will be loyal. Seriously, what kind of backward logic is that?