Earlier in this semester, we were required to go to a "Diversity Event". I chose to attend one about understanding the media's portrayal of women in todays' society. I have always been interested in this topic, and I even wrote a research paper about it in the past. However, I still found this event very interesting. The speaker was a writer for a newspaper, and she frequently writes and talks about controversial issues.
I learned a lot about various ads, and why they are used the way they are. It was very interesting to hear her opinions on the ads, and she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. When I look at ads, I never really think about why they look the way they do, but after attending this event I really did pay more attention to them in everyday life.
I'm glad I attended this event because it really opened my eyes to the tactics companies use to market their products, and how some of them are very unfair and sexist while doing it. Like I said, I never really noticed these ads before, but now that I'm aware of them, I can see her examples everywhere.
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