Dettol Apologizes for Controversial China Ad Linking Purity to Cleanliness

Dettol has issued an apology after a controversial advertisement in China, which linked women's 'purity' to cleanliness, sparked widespread outrage. The ad was criticized for its problematic messaging.

23 Jun, 08:05 — 23 Jun, 08:05

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Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

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Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China

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Dettol Apologizes for Controversial China Ad Linking Purity to Cleanliness

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Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China

Dettol apologises after China ad linking women’s ‘purity’ to cleanliness sparks outrage

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