{"id":1794,"date":"2025-03-11T09:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dialog-komunikacije.hr\/en\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2025-03-11T09:55:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:55:43","slug":"pinkwashing-and-momwashing-manipulation-or-genuine-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dialog-komunikacije.hr\/en\/pinkwashing-and-momwashing-manipulation-or-genuine-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinkwashing and Momwashing \u2013 Manipulation or Genuine Support?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"627\">In today&#8217;s world, false advertising is a significant threat. Sometimes, it involves misleading claims about product quality, leading to financial loss for consumers. Other times, brands and corporations attempt to win over audiences by faking social responsibility\u2014claiming to support certain causes while their actual business practices tell a different story. We&#8217;ve already discussed greenwashing and bluewashing, and today, we\u2019ll take a closer look at pinkwashing and momwashing.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"654\"><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"652\">La Vie en Rose<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"947\">Pinkwashing (also known as rainbow washing) refers to the use of LGBTQ+ symbols by companies looking to enhance their reputation and create the illusion of support for the LGBTQ+ community. This is most commonly seen in June\u2014Pride Month\u2014when rainbow-colored packaging floods store shelves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1549\">One infamous example dates back to 2019 when British retailer Marks &amp; Spencer came under fire for launching an \u201cLGBT sandwich\u201d in honor of Pride Month. The sandwich contained <strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1129\">L<\/strong>ettuce, <strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1142\">G<\/strong>uacamole, <strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1157\">B<\/strong>acon, and <strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1172\">T<\/strong>omato\u2014forming the acronym LGBT. Beyond the general issue of performative activism\u2014where companies only acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community once a year\u2014many felt that M&amp;S was trivializing their identity and struggle for equal rights. To them, it seemed as though their fight for recognition had been reduced to a marketing gimmick, stripping the LGBT acronym of its true meaning.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1602\"><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1600\">Mothers Are Supported\u2014But Only as Mothers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1771\">Following the same logic, momwashing exploits mothers as a vulnerable social group to boost a company&#8217;s image or product sales\u2014without offering real support to them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2266\">In the U.S., Mother\u2019s Day is widely celebrated, with brands launching sentimental campaigns and special promotions. However, the harsh reality is that the U.S. has virtually no paid maternity leave, forcing many mothers to return to work just weeks after giving birth. Additionally, as remote work options continue to be revoked, mothers are among the most vocal opponents\u2014arguing that flexible work arrangements allow them to be more productive while spending more time with their children.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2712\">Take the case of pharmaceutical giant Novartis. For a decade, it was listed among <em data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2366\">Working Mother<\/em> magazine\u2019s top employers\u2014an accolade seen as a key indicator of family-friendly workplaces. However, in 2010, twelve female employees sued the company for systemic sexism, discrimination in promotions, and misogyny\u2014and won. This case serves as a clear example of how a company\u2019s public image can be starkly different from its internal reality.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2753\"><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2751\">How Can We Make a Difference?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"3210\">Ultimately, pinkwashing and momwashing are problematic because they present a sanitized image of corporate inclusivity while the internal culture often tells a different story. If brands genuinely want to support a cause or a marginalized group, long-term partnerships with advocacy organizations are a step in the right direction. These collaborations not only align with social sustainability principles but also address real needs in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3430\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Most importantly, companies must ensure that their internal policies and values genuinely reflect the messages they communicate to the public. 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