 "Watch: Britain is saying no to gender stereotypes in ads, should India be next?")
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has vowed to take a tougher line on gender stereotypes in advertisements, arguing that they are harmful to society.
Currently, a lot of ads show women as inappropriately sexualised or being left with the sole responsibility of household chores. The ASA wants to remove them, citing their influence on society, especially on children below eight.
The Committee of Advertising Practice, which sets British advertising standards, will form new standards, which will then be enforced by the ASA. India faces similar problems with its ads reeking of sexism and stereotypes. While advertisers have tried to move beyond the ‘chai-making’, ‘dirty clothes washing’ image of women, there still exist umpteen cases of blatant stereotyping in Indian ads.
Should India follow UK’s path and come down strong against ads spreading unreal body standards and assigning gender roles?
 "Concubine, mistress, dutiful wife: Supreme Court's guide on what not to call women")
 "Making History: How a mother and daughter have become priests in Kerala's ancient temples")
 "Raising ‘Theybies’: The new parenting trend where children are brought up with no gender")
 "Cars and dolls for all: How Spain is working to eliminate gender bias in toys")
 "Concubine, mistress, dutiful wife: Supreme Court's guide on what not to call women")
 "Making History: How a mother and daughter have become priests in Kerala's ancient temples")
 "Raising ‘Theybies’: The new parenting trend where children are brought up with no gender")
 "Cars and dolls for all: How Spain is working to eliminate gender bias in toys")