Problem
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A. Determine how different cultures are represented in the advertisements.
a. How do the ads represent culture? Are any stereotypes being used?
b. What unspoken or underlying messages do you think the ads might be sending about culture?
B. Discuss how ethical issues in the social sciences impact advertising. Look beyond the economic effects of advertisements and consider the following questions to help address this prompt:
a. Do the ads confirm biases? Do they rely on stereotypes? Do they support social change? Do they stay neutral on social or political movements? Should they get involved in social or political movements?
b. Why might it be important for advertisers and companies in a diverse world to be as inclusive and unbiased as possible?