The fashion line D & G came up with a recent advertisement which had been published in Spanish magazines. It showed a woman in a rape-like position as men surrounded her. It is definitely derogatory, from a female's point of view. It actually implies that rape is 'cool' by using it as part of its advertising campaign.
What especially irks me is that the fashion brand felt that Spain was "backward" when it was asked to withdraw the advertisement. Spain is a predominantly Catholic country and that demand made on D & G was to aid its purpose of exposing its people, especially youths, to the PROPER media content. Obviously, D & G is merely interested in making profits and obtaining attention above molding character.
Incidentally, Italy is where the head of the Catholic church resides. I am glad this advertisement has been banned in its publications too.
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