Topic > Pantene commercial: commercial analysis of an advertising spot

It goes on to show a man who is well dressed and seen as smooth, while the woman who is well dressed is seen as showing off. The commercial ends by saying "Don't let the label hold you back" and saying, "Stay strong and shine." This commercial was essentially for Pantene, a hair care brand for women in the Philippines. What was striking about this commercial was that it not only showed gender inequality, but it was also very relatable. The commercials show the difficulties and negative labels that society assigns to women who try to be powerful or find themselves in a “masculine” position. It's surprising to see how a man and a woman are labeled very differently by doing the exact same things. If a man does something, the labels were always positive and the man seems very confident in what he is doing. While when a woman does the exact same things she is despised by society, and in some parts of the commercial we see that the woman is influenced by these