Branded Equality

Brands take effective measures to illustrate gender inequality

Implications - Discussions on gender equality often revolve around discriminatory practices in the workplace. In an effort to further this conversation in a meaningful way, many brands are illustrating the key differences between how different people experience the world, whether that be wage inequality or prejudice in hiring. This action-oriented approach indicates to consumers that brands are not looking to capitalize on social good, but actually strive to promote real-life results.
Workshop Question - How could your brand become an advocate for a cause and incite action?

Trend Themes

  1. Gender Equality — Brands take effective measures to illustrate gender inequality.
  2. Feminist Activism — Activist groups and companies are using feminist campaigns to encourage social change.
  3. Inclusivity Campaigns — Companies are launching campaigns promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion brands can use this trend to reinforce their commitment to gender neutrality and diversity.
  2. Advertising & Marketing — This trend highlights the need for advertising and marketing industries to promote gender neutral messaging and inclusivity.
  3. Entertainment & Media — Entertainment and media industries can use these trends to create diverse and inclusive campaigns, storylines, and characters that respect different gender identities and promote gender equality.
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8 Featured, 67 Examples:
228,173 Total Clicks
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Mar 15 — May 16
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Featured Examples

Striking Womanless Ads
Striking Womanless Ads
Droga5's Gender Equality Campaign Proves Something is Missing
Although there are many people in this day and age that would claim we’re now at a point where women are as equal as men, this gender equality campaign aims to prove otherwise. In support of... MORE
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‘Too Pretty’ is an empowering feminist brand of female clothing created by Cary Williams. Inspired by the adversity she has faced as a female boxer, the line quotes the words used... MORE
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Less Than 100 Raises Awareness of Gender Wage Equality by Giving Women a Discount
In an effort to promote gender wage equality, Elana Schlenker started a store where women only have to pay 76 cents to a man’s $1. Less Than 100 is a pop-up shop in Pittsburgh that sells art,... MORE
Experimental Feminist Beers
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Cerveja Feminista is a Brazilian Beer with a Gender Equality Twist
Cerveja Feminista is a Brazilian beer conceived as a catalyst to launch a conversation on the sexist climate in the advertising industry. Given the nature of the average bikini-clad beer commercial,... MORE
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Feminist Workplace Reviews
Crowdsourced Site InHerSight Wants to Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace
In an effort to get rid of sexism in the workplace, this website includes measurement tools enabling employees to anonymously review their companies’ treatment of women workers. Like... MORE
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Sport Chek's Newest Workout Commercial Connects with Female Yogis
The message from Sport Chek’s ‘Your Better Starts Here’ campaign sets the tone for ‘The Pose,’ a new female-targeted workout commercial from the brand. Carrying yoga... MORE
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Marriage Equality Dessert Ads
Ben & Jerry's 'Love is Love' Campaign Supports Same-Sex Marriage
Inspired by the recent ruling by The Supreme Court that legalized gay marriage across the United States, Ben & Jerry’s latest series of ice cream ads announces the rebranding of its... MORE
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'We Are America' Allows John Cena to Explain What Being American Is
Iconic WWE American wrestler John Cena was featuring in a campaign from ‘Ad Council’ that is titled ‘We Are America.’ The effort works to show that the average American isn&#... MORE

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