The National Press Photographers' Code of Ethics states: “While photographing subjects do not intentionally contribute to, alter, or seek to alter or influence events.” Perhaps Abassi was following his moral obligation as a journalist, and this is why he didn't help the man on the train tracks.Ĭonsider South African photojournalist's 'Struggling Girl' image, for example. He was questioned as to why he didn't help the man about to die. Umar Abbasi, also received criticism for taking the photo in the first place. Beneath the man, large white text screams: 'DOOMED.' The Post faced heavy criticism for publishing the photo.

In December 2012, the New York Post's cover photo showed a man standing on subway tracks, with a train unbearably close. This next one is unrelated to race, but again raises concern regarding publishing and taking sensitive photos. But this time he isn't black, he is a sparkly-clean Chinese man. It shows a Chinese woman stuffing a physically dirty black man into a washing machine while putting a detergent packet in his mouth. He then comes out a few moments later. Or consider this controversial laundry detergent ad published in China. A Dove soap bottle sits next to the woman. Last year, Dove received extensive backlash after sharing an ad showing a black woman turning white after taking off her brown sweatshirt. Relate this issue and the repercussions to similar content published in the past. Therefore, we have not only removed the image from our channels, but also the garment from our product offering globally. We are deeply sorry that the picture was taken, and we also regret the actual print. In response to the criticism, H&M said Monday in a statement to the Washington Post: At some point down the line, whether it be during the photography, postproduction, or publishing of the photo and ad, someone had to have realized it wasn't the best idea. It's difficult to fault one person in particular for this ad. “I'm shocked and embarrassed after seeing this photo,” he said. “I am deeply offended and will not be working with H&M anymore.” Music artist The Weeknd, who has worked with the company in the past, cut ties after seeing the ad. Perhaps they weren't entirely aware of the way these images would be perceived by consumers halfway across the world.

It very well could be a possibility that the Swedish clothing company did not consider the potential repercussions of customers.

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