Advertising and Consumer Rights
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What is the primary purpose of most advertisements?

  • To educate consumers about their rights
  • To promote local, seasonal fruit and vegetables
  • To sell products or services (correct)
  • To provide consumer refunds
  • Where can you find examples of advertising?

  • On the TV, radio, in newspapers, magazines, and on the street (correct)
  • Only on the Internet and in newspapers
  • Only on social media platforms
  • Only in shopping malls
  • What is one of the consumer rights?

  • The right to access a variety of products and services (correct)
  • The right to consume as much as possible
  • The right to refund products
  • The right to buy products at discounted prices
  • What is responsible consumption?

    <p>Buying and using only what we need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do companies use advertisements?

    <p>To tell consumers about their products and convince them to buy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to be a more responsible consumer?

    <p>Buying local, seasonal fruit and vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of irresponsible consumption?

    <p>Wasting energy and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consumer right related to product quality?

    <p>The right to safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gender equality refer to according to the UN?

    <p>The equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of stereotyping?

    <p>It leads to unfair behavior or action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the mid-20th century, what was the main social function of a woman in Spain?

    <p>To be a mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has provided employment opportunities for women in Spain?

    <p>Globalisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gender pay gap in Spain in the year 2020?

    <p>Women earned 9.5% less than men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the law passed in May 2022 in Spain that guarantees sexual freedom and is against gender abuse?

    <p>Only yes means yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Why Companies Advertise

    • Companies advertise to inform consumers about their products and persuade them to buy.
    • Advertisements aim to attract attention and, in most cases, sell a product.

    Types of Advertising

    • Advertisements can be found on TV and radio, in newspapers and magazines, on the Internet, and in the street.

    Consumer Rights

    • As a consumer, you have the right to:
      • Safety: protection from buying harmful products
      • Choice: access to a variety of products and services
      • Consumer education: knowledge and skills to make informed decisions
      • Information: knowledge about product quality, quantity, and price
      • Being heard: having opinions listened to and respected
      • Refund: the right to a refund in case of unfair trade

    Responsible Consumption

    • Advertising can lead to overconsumption, but being a responsible consumer means buying only what's needed.
    • Benefits of responsible consumption include:
      • Energy and resource conservation (e.g., water)
    • Ways to be a more responsible consumer:
      • Buy local, seasonal fruit and vegetables
      • Stick to your shopping list and choose products with minimal packaging
      • Recycle and reuse products
      • Buy second-hand products when possible

    Gender Equality

    • Gender equality refers to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of women and men, girls and boys.

    Gender Stereotypes

    • A stereotype is an idea or belief based on tradition, social influence, ideas, art, or appearance.
    • Stereotyping can affect someone's feelings or attitudes and lead to unfair behavior or action.
    • Knowing the facts helps avoid believing in stereotypes.

    Gender Equality in Spain

    • In the mid-20th century, a woman's main social function was being a mother, and they needed their husband's approval to work, own property, or travel.
    • Today, women in Spain have the right to work, own property, travel, get an education, vote in elections, and be elected as prime minister.
    • Globalization has provided many employment opportunities for women.
    • However, gender inequality still exists, with women earning 9.5% less money than men in Spain in 2020 (gender pay gap).

    Progress toward Gender Equality in Spain

    • According to Eurostat, 49.5% of people working in science and engineering in Spain were women in 2020.
    • In May 2022, the Spanish parliament approved the "Only yes means yes" (Solo sí es sí) law, guaranteeing sexual freedom and combating gender abuse.

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