Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Advertising: Insights for Creating Inclusive Campaigns

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SOCIAL PSYC CLASS Week 6 Discussion: impact of forming stereotypes, prejudice Then, respond to at least 2 of your classmates by discussing what they shared and your interpretation of how this has placed a prejudice or stereotype attitude in the social world.  Share your thoughts on wow can they have done things differently to avoid any form of stereotyping and or prejudice?  If you are responding to someone’s post who already has a response, offer a different perspective and opinion. EMELY In my exploration for advertisements that may perpetuate stereotypes, I came across a video on YouTube titled "Gender Stereotypes in Advertisements". This compilation underscores how pervasive and ingrained gender stereotypes are in the media. The ads consistently push the narrative that women should conform to certain roles, often emphasizing beauty, domesticity, and submissiveness. Conversely, men are often portrayed as strong, decisive, and occasionally aloof or uninvolved in domestic chores. Such advertisements reinforce outdated and limiting views on gender roles, making it challenging for society to progress toward gender equality. It's essential for advertisers to recognize the power they wield in shaping societal perceptions and to strive for more diverse and inclusive portrayals in their campaigns. STEFANY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMjoPVY2L1o Women have unfortunately been misrepresented in the media for as long as we can remember. The commercial that I chose was from the 2015 Superbowl, advertising the "All-Natural" burger from Carl's Jr. How could advertising a hamburger turn into a sexist message?  The commercial features a woman who is completely naked, being barely covered by objects that were also sexist. At one point in the commercial, her breasts were being covered by two melons. The whole time, she's talking about being "all natural", then comes out eating the Carl's Jr burger. This was the perfect example of "sex sells".  CULTURAL PSYCH CLASS Week 6 discussion 1: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL ANAYLSIS IZZY Chosen Company and Headquarters Location: The chosen company is Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU), with its main headquarters located in [City, State], USA. Chosen Country: For comparison, the chosen country is Japan. Comparison and Contrast Analysis: NFCU's core values of service, commitment, trust, and integrity align with Japanese cultural values of trust and integrity. However, NFCU may need to adapt its approach to reflect the Japanese cultural emphasis on humility and respect, ensuring these values are evident in all interactions with Japanese members. Organization Vision: Navy Federal Credit Union's vision is to "be the most preferred and trusted financial institution serving the military and their families." This vision emphasizes trust, preference, and a strong commitment to serving military personnel and their families. In contrast, Japan values traditions and long-standing relationships. While trust is important in Japanese culture, NFCU's vision might need to adapt to emphasize its commitment to building enduring relationships with its members to align better with Japanese cultural values. Organization Mission: NFCU's mission revolves around providing financial products and services tailored to its members' unique needs. In Japan, where collective harmony is prized, NFCU could benefit from highlighting how its services contribute to the financial well-being of families and communities. Emphasizing societal benefit may resonate more with Japanese cultural values. Organization Core Values: NFCU's core values include service, commitment, trust, and integrity. Japan values similar principles, particularly trust and integrity. However, NFCU may need to adapt its approach to reflect the Japanese cultural emphasis on humility and respect. Organization’s Cultural Dimensions: NFCU's organizational cultural dimensions reflect a blend of cultural orientations. While it has elements of individualism and risk-taking, its commitment to long-term relationships and member-focused decision-making also align with collectivist and lower power distance tendencies. This cultural complexity likely arises from the diverse nature of its member base (military personnel and their families), requiring NFCU to adapt its culture to meet their unique needs. Understanding these cultural dimensions can help NFCU navigate its interactions with members and employees more effectively and provide tailored financial services. Long vs. Short-term Orientation: NFCU's focus on building trust and relationships aligns with Japan's long-term orientation. Both prioritize stability and reliability. Individualism/Collectivism: NFCU's emphasis on tailored financial solutions may contrast with Japan's collectivist culture. Adapting to group-oriented services may be more effective. Uncertainty Avoidance/Risk-taking: NFCU's willingness to provide financial solutions may be seen as risk-taking, whereas Japan often prefers cautious, risk-averse approaches. Power Distance/Deference: Japan values hierarchy and deference to authority, which could differ from NFCU's approach to shared power and member-focused decision-making. My Insights: Understanding cultural differences is crucial for global business success. For clinicians, it can inform culturally sensitive care. Business leaders can adapt strategies, and employees can foster cross-cultural understanding. NFCU, in expanding to Japan, should consider cultural alignment for long-term success. TAYSHA Chosen Company and Headquarters Location The company I chose is American Express which headquarters are located in New York City, U.S.. Chosen Country  The country I chose was France. Comparison and Contrast Analysis      Organization Vision American Express wants to provide their customers with their best experience every day. American Express is a banking system used widely across the country. In the country France, they do not neccesarily prioritize customer service all of the time, they do not believe "the customer is always right."           Organization Mission The mission of American Express is "to become essential to our customers by providing differentiated products and services to help them achieve their aspirations." France aligns with American Express mission to always provide different products and service, France is very good at innovation in industries like this.       Organization Core Values American Express prioritizes their relationship with their customers, they always have their back. They want to provide respect, diversity, inclusion, and support communities. People in France differ in this aspect, as they are known to have harsh attitudes and quick judgement. France does not prioritize customer service, and simply want to get their job done.  Organization's Cultural Dimensions      Long vs Short Term Orientation Employees try to create long term relationships with clients to create a good cutomer relationship and form of trust with the company.       Individualism/Collectivism I believe American Express is a collectivist organization. In which they prioritize the customer over themselves, workers work together to create the best results for the company as a whole.       Uncertainty Avoidance/ Risk-taking American Express tries to avoid misteps in risk taking as much as possible. They have a set way and standards of doing certain things. This prevents mistakes from happening when helping customers and banking issues.       Power Distance/Deference The power distance of this company is hierarchal. There are higher and lower positions a person can have within American Express. The CEO is Stephen J. Squeri, who is the highest ranked in American Express. My Insights  American Express prioritizes customer relationships to create a better image of their company. However, France does not have set customer service relations, they pride themselves on completing the task at hand whether the customer is happy or not. Week 6 Discussion 2: INTERVIEW 100 minimum SHANICE Interview Questions for Leadership Employees: