|
|
Post by Rey Kahuka on Dec 17, 2019 19:28:18 GMT
As it is with racism, which is why this is a poor choice. I see your point, as I see theirs; but it's too easily misconstrued. The swastika is a classic example of why you have to be careful with your message branding, particularly in the international community. It's seen as a positive symbol in India, but have your parents bring their swastika to a synagogue in another country and try to explain that it's a positive thing. Well, the idea should be to dispel racism and not the symbols that have been maligned by racists or any other group. Monkey is a perfect representation for unity of humanity in my opinion. That said it depends on how people take something. I wouldn't automatically perceive something as racist. People do not think the same. I will give benefit of doubt to the artist who gave the statement I put in blue colour in my previous text. Wouldn't cast doubts on his intentions. Italians do not have to align with all the rest of western world in how they believe in symbolism. Again, this is exactly why you have to be careful with how you deliver your message. I wouldn't cast doubt on the artist's intentions because I've read this article. If you don't have the proper context, it looks incredibly racist. A picture of a monkey means nothing. A picture of a monkey in an already racially charged situation is a timebomb. Some ethnicities have been historically compared to primates by racists; that should eliminate primates as mascots against racism. It would be like a campaign poster against homophobia with a literal fairy on it. "Twinkletoes says Respect your gay neighbors."
|
|
