CAP’s new rule banning harmful gender stereotypes in ads has come into force. The new rule in the Advertising Codes, which will apply to broadcast and non-broadcast media (including online and social media), states: [Advertisements] must not include gender stereotypes that are likely to cause harm, or serious or widespread offence. This change follows a review of gender stereotyping in ads by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) – the body that administers the UK Advertising Codes. The review found evidence suggesting that harmful stereotypes can restrict the choices, aspirations and opportunities of…
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