Blog Post #11 - Print Advertisement
What does the ad reveal about the cultural/ social/ or historical context of its production? - Historically India is a poor country. Socially it is uncommon for girls of Hirabai’s age to continue schooling. - Culturally, Indian girls are expected to leave school and start a family when they hit puberty, which is most likely the reason ‘childfund” have used a girl of 14 in this ad. From the ad, it insinuates that “childfund” has helped to prevent cultural traditions that the audience see to be negative from prevailing. According to the ad, what values or characteristics are the most important? - The organization values girls’ safety and their education. - The organization want to reduce poverty and improve gender equality. - They value the ability to read...