Gillette responds to divisive #MeToo inspired 'toxic masculinity' shaving advert

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 22-Jan-2019
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The P&G-owned men's razor brand faced both praise and backlash over its 'new kind of man' campaign

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Shaving brand Gillette has responded to criticism over its new #MeToo-inspired campaign that challenges ‘toxic masculinity’.

Unveiled last week, the P&G-owned brand

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