‘Blatant sexism’: ANZ’s #equalfuture campaign cleared of discriminating against men

ANZ has denied its last TV ad which highlighted the disadvantages women face in the workplace was “vilifying boys and men” after complaints to the ad watchdog that it was sexist.

The ANZ #equalfuture campaign features children talking about how women should have the same access to literacy, education and pay as men, was accused of “blatant sexism” in one complaint to the Advertising Standards Board, while another said it was “exceptionally biased” and “appears to have been written by a woman with strong feminist views”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efrWsA0Q9U4

One complainant said: “This ad is exceptionally biased. It appears to have been written by a woman with strong feminist views. This particular advertisement insinuates that women are being disadvantaged in the business world but makes zero references to the numerous advantages that they receive over men.

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