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Are ads for skin whitening creams racist?
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Indians were discussing this and I thought it made a good possibility for debate.
Although people have the right to buy/use creams that make their skin whiter, after all, people dye their hair blonde, do the ads promote a notion that white is prettier? Ah ha. And if they do, should they be allowed? Tobacco ads are banned because the product hurts people.
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Although people have the right to buy/use creams that make their skin whiter, after all, people dye their hair blonde, do the ads promote a notion that white is prettier? Ah ha. And if they do, should they be allowed? Tobacco ads are banned because the product hurts people.
Am I good or what?:yes:
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that will solve the problem!
I find it offensive that the overated, unfunny "Comedian"/actor
Chris Rock talks down about "White Boys' every other sentence.
Strange how he never gets accused of racism?
I wonder what the reaction would be if Frank Skinner started going on about damn Negroes when doing stand up shows?
Whew.:nervous:
If he thinks he is even close to Eddie Murphy he's wrong!
By whose standards is white skin 'more attractive'?
Don't forget the first humans were probably black.
fake tanning lotion is racist then?
what drugs are you people on?
What drugs have you got?
Exactly. so what do you think of advertising that kind of thing? Is it no wost than advertising blonde hair dye. Or is it worst because it's encouraging racism?
White people cook themselves or douse themselves in fake tan just to become darker.
Black people bleach themselves to become lighter.
It's stupid. Why can't people just be happy the skin colour they are? The world would be boring if everyone was orange. Alas, the beauty market needs people to feel insecure and unhappy with the way they look though.
Hmm - I'm not sure whether skin whitening creams could be deemed as racist because they exist because there is market demand for them. I personally think black people have the most beautiful skin colour - their skin always looks so soft and smooth. I'm really pale, so I always wanted to be black.
The human race is meant to be diverse in colour; a variety of shades and tones.
I hate how pale I am, if I wear black I look like a goth, nothing wrong with goths but I am not one. If I dont wear bronzer or blusher on my face I look ill....not very nice this is why I dont like my shade
Accepting yourself for who you are, huh? :rolleyes:
Well the only reason that is so is due to minor adaptations to local climates.
Yes, I do actually. I didn't mean I don't want to be the way I am and be black instead, I just always really liked black skin colour.
And yes differentiations in skin colour are due to different climates, your point is?
I don't make any effort or do anything to try and change my skin colour, I'm fine being the colour I am. If I was uncomfortable and couldn't accept myself I would be trying to change myself, wouldn't I?
Exactly my thoughts.
Nah its about choice, choosing the way you look