Dr AL Sharada
Jun 18, 2021

Creative critique from a gender lens: 7-11 June

Dr AL Sharada, director, Population First, reviews a selection of ads from last week

Creative critique from a gender lens: 7-11 June

It is interesting to note that both the male and female names are called out in the ad, thus giving equal importance to girls and women as their customers. 
 
Gender Sensitivity Score (GSS): 3.25/5
 

The man on the mobile, the women taking care of the plants. How stereotypical!!
 
GSS: 2.75/5
 

A very touching and sensitive ad. While the initiative is not specifically for girls, by portraying the two girls, the ad highlights the educational aspirations of girls and the poor educational facilities available to them. 
 
GSS: 3.5/5
 

It is refreshing to see trans people being portrayed in a none stereotypical fashion. The ad, while showing the stigma and prejudice attached to them, beseeches the audience to not discriminate against them. 
 
GSS: 3.5/5 
 

Covid has impacted us in many ways and it had made us question ourselves if something is really needed. Working on the phrase 'yeh zaroori hai kya', the ad in a humourous way asks people to stay at home during these covid times. However, it is stereotypical in its presentation of women and men. 
 
GSS: 2.75/5
 

Macho chappal for macho men!!
 
GS Score 2
 

How come a brand like Tata thinks that only men need opportunities to grow and prosper? 
 
GSS: 2.75/5
Source:
Campaign India

Related Articles

Just Published

1 day ago

Campaign Asia-Pacific announces key editorial ...

Rahat Kapur steps into the managing editor role to lead content strategy, while Nikita Mishra advances to editor to drive regional news coverage.

1 day ago

The CMO’s MO: Wow Skin Science’s Vanda Ferrao ...

As a CMO, she tries to stay ahead by researching and analysing what her audience wants from the brand, and then delivering exactly that.

1 day ago

X poised to suffer ‘biggest recorded pullback’ from ...

With brand perception concerns pushing advertisers away from X, YouTube, Netflix and TikTok are among the ad platforms most preferred by consumers and marketers.

1 day ago

India’s festive shopping revolution: Short videos ...

A report by ShareChat and Moj found that these engaging clips have ingrained themselves into the daily routines of 81% of Indian consumers, especially those aged 25-44 years.