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9th October 2018
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While many praised the hotel for banning the ad, others questioned why the image was garnering so much attention online. They argued that while the ad was stereotyping men and women, people's efforts should be focused on "women's rights issues" instead of breakfast adverts. One user, Dr Terry Goldsworthy, said:Hi, we appreciate you voicing your concerns. There was no intention of portraying a stereotype, but we recognise it & apologise for any offence it has caused. The creative has been pulled from any future activity. Feel free to send us a DM if you’d like to discuss further
— Sofitel Brisbane (@SofitelBrisbane) October 8, 2018
"Perhaps your efforts would be better put to meaningful issues like addressing women's rights in the UAE... and improving the response for victims of sexual assault there. "There is more to life then navel gazing."One user responded to this assertion saying: "I can multitask."
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