We’ve covered a number of race-related issues at Trend Hunter. We’ve tried to remain as neutral as possible and let the issues tell the story; in that vein, these innovations are universal in that they are all controversial.
From racist photoshopping for album covers to cultural stereotype parodies like ‘Stuff White People Like,’ race continues to be a hot topic of discussion.
Implications - Despite the number of race-related trends, many of them are either controversial or humorous -- depending on the person. With that being said, it is clear that the idea of a "post-racial" society is one to be challenged. All in all, this trend reflects that many people continue to have strong reactions to micro-trends like racist photoshopping and online cultural stereotypes.
25 Controversial Looks at Race
From Racist Editorials to Stereotypical Ads, is Racism Still Alive?:
Marissa Brassfield — May 24, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Racist McDonalds Ad?
Look Closer : Individuals
18
Racist Photoshopping
L'Oreal Denies Whitening Beyonce
17
Controversial ‘Hot' Lists
Maxim ‘World's 100 Most Beautiful Women' a
16
Racist Comic Books
Memin Pinguin
15
Is Disney Racist?
4 Intolerant Characters (Super Video Gallery)
14
Political Sock Monkeys (UPDATE)
TheSockObama Discontinued, Racist
13
Racist Editorials
Vogue Italia Stereotypes a Black Woman as a Maid
12
Racist Commercials
Barack Obama is a Monkey in Japanese Ad
11
Racist Obama Magazine Covers
Vanity Fair Parodies New Yorker
10
Promotions with Cultural Stereotypes
'Lonely Fortune Writer' Ad Singles Asian-Americans Out
9
Racist Cartoons
NY Post Obama ‘Chimp Attack' Crosses The Line
8
Deliberate Ad Discrimination?
Milk Commercial Adds to Many Misinterpreted Ads
7
Anti-Discriminatory Fashion
Style-Islam
6
Racist Car Commercials
Nissan Upsets Saudis
5
Blog Book Deals
Stuff White People Like
4
Desperate Housewives Controversy
Filipinos Protest Racist Comments
3
Fashion Against Racism, Social Inequality
One 4 All
2
Cultural Stereotype Parodies
'White People Problems' by the Selwyn Brothers & Atom.com
1
Racist Political Pins
Republican Pin Crosses The Line
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