Socialization of Women

We watched this video clip in one of my classes the other day, and I thought it was pretty interesting. I don't think we fully realize the impact of advertising in our society. It's everywhere we go, and we really can't escape from it even if we try. When it comes to forming and reinforcing stereotypes about gender and looks, it's sad that the image that's put in people's heads is so unrealistic and atypical of what's possible or ideal for the average person in society. How many women with eating disorders has been a result of advertising? Even for those who haven't experienced any kind of true disorder, what kind of mental image and mindset do we assume as a direct result of advertising? Surely it is not a healthy one, neither mentally nor physically.