Wife Spanking; 1950s
This image was influenced by 1950s fashion. Men could spank their spouses, as evidenced by an opinion column on the website dailymail.co.uk. Four males interviewed for the article concur that it is acceptable to beat wives for making mistakes. This image depicts the husband whipping his wife for purchasing stale coffee. This advertisement reflects the historical narrative that women are second-class citizens.
Wife Spanking; 1950s
Man’s World; 1950s
When the advertisement is titled it’s a man’s world, you can anticipate its content. This advertisement for Van Heusen ties took an unusual approach. The man is wearing a tie and sitting on the bed, which makes no sense because who goes to bed wearing a tie? The situation deteriorates from here. A housewife on her knees serves a gentleman by placing a delicious meal on his lap. Who doesn’t like breakfast in bed? However, the advertisement, like others on this list, depicts women as second-class citizens.
Man’s World; 1950s
