Dr. Jean Kilbourne Biography

Jean Kilbourne is known across the world for her revolutionary work on the representation of women in advertising as well as her critical analyses of alcohol and cigarette promotion. Millions of people throughout the world have watched her films, talks, and television appearances. She was designated one of the three most popular lecturers on college campuses by The New York Times Magazine. Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel and So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children are two of her award-winning books. Killing Us Softly, Spin the Bottle, and Slim Hopes are among the award-winning films based on her lectures. She appears often on radio and television shows such as "The Today Show" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." She has worked as a consultant to the Surgeon General and testified before Congress. She is a Senior Scholar at the Wellesley Centers for Women on an honorary basis. “Jean Kilbourne's work is pioneering and important to the conversation of one of the most underexplored, yet most powerful, sectors of American culture - advertising,” according to Susan Faludi. We owe her a huge debt of gratitude.” “Hearing Jean Kilbourne is a tremendous experience,” a member of the Italian Parliament stated. Audiences leave her feeling that they've learned a lot more than just another lecture since she encourages them to view themselves and the world in new ways.” She has won several accolades, including the National Association for Campus Activities' Lecturer of the Year award. A more unusual homage was offered when a Canadian all-female rock band named Kilbourne after her.

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