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Clueless about sexism

As women we are often annoyed by sexist advertisements. Sometimes so annoyed that we call up the advertising company or write to them. Or we complain directly to the Austrian Advertising Council, sometimes online. What is striking is that complaints have decreased. While in 1996 122 people complained about sexist or misogynous advertising, only 2003 did so in 2003. Why is that?

by Beatrix Beneder

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Clueless about sexism

Sexism in advertisement, by Beatrix Beneder

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