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Zoe5EDC
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August 18, 2021
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How to get Adobe to crack down on cultural appropriation in photos?

  • August 18, 2021
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While I was looking for photos to advertise an event that would feature an Indigenous perspective, I was shocked to see so many blatantly culturally appropriative images on Adobe Stock. How can Adobe allow people to upload white people wearing headdresses, wearing face paint, and masquerading in skimpy “costumes” on its site? It’s 2021, I thought we were way past such problematic behavior. 

 

I would hope that Adobe would review and audit images and remove these culturally insensitive and appropriative photos. How can I get them to take this issue seriously?

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J.A.carreras
J.A.carreras
Participating Frequently
June 28, 2023

Me parece una aptitud  inquisitorial y una forma de censurar el arte expresado de multiples formas, incluidas las inspiraciones en  etnias o razas por parte de personas de otra etnia o cultura, que de ningun modo pretende ofender o disfrazarse.

Lamento que consideres ofensivo ver obras de arte fotografico representando una raza o etnia. es incomprensible que en el siglo XXI no esten superadas estas cosas.

WendellaBee
Adobe Employee
WendellaBee
Adobe Employee
August 19, 2021

Hi @Zoe5EDC,

Adobe cares deeply about the respect and equal treatment of everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural background, or religious beliefs. We are continually auditing, evaluating, and improving the Adobe Stock collections to serve our customers’ needs. We appreciate you sharing your comments and concerns with us.

If you could provide asset IDs, or even search criteria I can forward your concerns to the appropriate team to review the content.

 

 

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    Zoe5EDCAuthor
    Participant
    August 20, 2021

    I'm trying to give you Asset IDs but whenever I try and post, it says "post flooding detected" and I can't post the reply.

    WendellaBee
    Adobe Employee
    WendellaBee
    Adobe Employee
    August 20, 2021

    You can send the IDs to me privately. Are you posting links or the asset ID numbers? If links I wonder if this site is flagging because of the number of links.

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