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Ethical Behaviors In Mad Men

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The first episode of Mad Men had a myriad of behaviors that could be thought of as unethical. An example of one of these behaviors could be how women were expected to advance in the workplace through sex appeal. Peggy is told by several people in her workplace on the first day that she has nice legs and should show them off more, especially to her superior Don Draper.
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