Louise White stands in. How harmful are gender stereotypes? Ask the Dr and Longjohns.
Louise White stands in. How harmful are gender stereotypes? Ask the Doctor, do we listen enough, and will 2018 be the year you switch utility providers? Text 80295.
On the Phone-In:
In July the Advertising Standards Authority said that they would ban some cases of gender stereotyping adverts, across the UK, next year. Today, they've announced that there will be a public consultation on the rule that they plan to put in place. The ASA say this will cover gender stereotyping that is deemed harmful. Adverts depicting woman cleaning and men doing DIY tasks will still make it on to our screens.
How harmful are gender stereotypes?
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Dr Nick Dunn is in studio for this week's Ask the Doctor - he'll be answering all your medical queries. You can call Dr Nick now on 08 08 5 92 95 00 or text 80295.
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