Spain to end gender stereotypes in toy advertising
01 December 2022 |
2:01 pm
The Spanish government wants the use of gender stereotypes for the advertising of toys a thing of the past. The code of conduct, which will be enacted from December 1, aims to avoid biases toward gender roles.
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