In advertising, a common tactic is to pose an attractive female model next to, or leaning against, or holding the product. these women usually say nothing, but are simply there as an attractive background for the product. this use of women in advertising is an example of:

a. personal sexism.
b. sexual harassment.
c. gender stereotypes.
d. matriarchy.

A. personal sexism.

Explanation:

 the personal sexism is described as the hatred of women entrenched prejudice against women. this is based on belief that one sex is considered to be superior to other. gender discrimination or gender based stereotyping is also part of it and often its is expressed against the girls and women.

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