Background:
Love Has No Labels is a PSA campaign produced by the Ad Council. The aim of
this campaign is to
encourage people to examine and challenge implicit bias, celebrate diversity, and
promote inclusion.
The Assignment:
Select one of the following PSAs:
https://youtu.be/5ocfEGYD_Xw
https://youtu.be/PnDgZuGIhHs
https://youtu.be/0MdK8hBkR3s
https://youtu.be/_PNLwdXcGGk
Based on your selection, please write a paper no more than 900 words, and no
fewer than 700, and
include the following:
(1) Introduction
(2) PSA Analysis
• Briefly describe the PSA you selected.
• Describe how your PSA represents different groups, especially those whose
needs and
complexities are often overlooked, misrepresented, or forgotten.
• How do you think people from different cultural backgrounds or belief systems
might view
the PSA you chose?
• Has anyone ever made an assumption about you based on your race, religion,
age, gender,
sexual orientation, or ability?
(3) Future Efforts
• While it may be difficult to include all identities, who or what group(s), and/or
topics would
you like to see included in future PSAs?
• Outside of PSAs, what are some other media‐related strategies that could help
challenge
stereotypes and reduce biases?