Love Has No Labels
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:
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?
(4) Conclusion
Please double‐space your report and stay within the word count. Use proper
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
You are not required to cite outside sources, but if you do, please use APA
format. Using first‐person is
permissible.
