Things can change fast in American culture. It’s crazy to think about, but not long ago, women were subjected to all sorts of discrimination and unequal opportunity. It was so accepted during the time, that companies even made advertisements about these injustices towards women. Luckily, we’ve changed our ways drastically from the past, but we still have a long way to go towards gender equality. To see just how far we’ve come, check out this list of 45 vintage ads that would give people today a heart attack, and be sure to share it with a friend!