Data & Insights

Why the U.S. Ad Industry Will Never Regulate Gender Stereotypes

Agencies and brands believe they can filter out cliches

2015's "TexMex Burger" ad was only one example of Carl's Jr.'s long history of gender cliches.Courtesy Carl's Jr
By Kristina Monllos & Patrick Coffee

July 20, 2017

Gender cliches in advertising are now officially a thing of the past … or are they?

Kristina Monllos

Kristina Monllos is a senior editor for Adweek.

Patrick Coffee

Patrick Coffee is a senior editor for Adweek.

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