Over the course of the history of media - from the earliest forms of art, the early days of print advertising, television, and film - women have generally been defined in very narrow roles. While brands are less likely to stereotype in their advertising, there is still a way to go when it comes to the representation of women on the small and big screens and in print. This lecture examines the evolution of the portrayal of women in media from the earliest days of print and film to the current day, and the continued push for more representation, both on and off screen, of women and their stories in film, television and media.