| Adding to the storm of debate around the issue of fairness creams, undertones of racism and an obsession that spans the globe, two recent incidents have stoked the fires again. An ad by a global brand in personal care, owned by Unilever, has sparked debate on whether the brand is implying that darker skin is less desirable. And Naomi Campbell's outrage at being compared to a chocolate bar has led to talk of Cadbury's Bliss ad campaign being racist. While Jake believes it stems from the psychology of Gori, another user believes it is the ads that define for society, what beauty means. In lighter vein, one user disagrees - fairness creams try to kick away racism just by making everyone fair. Something to think about? Some great contributions tracing racism and prejudice back to society, family, slave-trade and colonialism. |
