With the school year approaching, an anti-binge drinking ad found in the women’s washroom of York University caused a stir on social media this week over accusations of sexism. The controversial poster depicts a woman looking at her phone in shock, viewing Instagram photos of young adults drinking alcohol, accompanied by the caption: “Don’t try to keep up with the guys.”The bottom of the poster reads, “It’s not just about keeping an eye on your drink, but how much you drink.”The ad, produced for a York Region campaign against substance abuse, was criticized for “victim blaming” women who are sexually assaulted. Rawan Habib, president of the York Federation of Students, was critical of the poster.

Source: thestar August 31, 2017 18:23 UTC