VOGUE's cover promotes gender violence

Here's an example of how Vogue promotes gender violence - and it is not hidden at all. What I personally see on the cover of the French edition of Vogue (Vogue Homme international celebre un homme et une femme, 2012) is choking and harassment, and there is nothing sexy about it. Is this photo supposed to show men that 'a bit' of choking now and then is fine? And if so, what's next? 'A bit' of slapping, a black eye? There is a clear distinction between touching your partner in a sensual way and touching her to do her harm. Vogue obviously doesn't know that difference. Due to this cover, Vogue deserves a clear accusation of promoting sexism, that is, male dominance, female inferiority and gender-based violence. Covers like this one can easily change readers' point of view, leading them into thinking that violent relations between women and men are justified.

'Vogue Hommes International celebre un homme et une femme', 2012, Vogue Paris, viewed on November 21, http://www.vogue.fr/magazine/diaporama/vogue-hommes-international-celebre-un-homme-et-une-femme/9669