Flight Attendants and Cultural Shifts

This chapter analyzes the provocative 'I'm Cheryl Fly Me' campaign by National Airlines, emphasizing its impact on the sexualization of flight attendants in the 1970s. It critiques the sexist undertones of the ads while exploring the evolution of flight attendant roles and societal gender dynamics, particularly as reflected in television shows like 'Law & Order SVU'. The discussion also highlights connections between marketing strategies and the portrayal of women in crime fiction, culminating in a quirky fact about the show's iconic sound.