The World Economic Forum has published an article on the relevance that sexism still has in politics nowadays. By the end of the year, two of the world’s most powerful political institutions – the United Nations and the US government – could be led by women.
It’s an encouraging sign of the progress being made in the traditionally male-dominated field of politics. But it’s also brought to the surface somewhat less progressive attitudes and opinions, revealing something many women already suspected: in politics, sexism and misogyny live on.
The latest example comes from France, where 17 female politicians – including IMF chief and former French finance minister Christine Lagarde – have signed an open letter calling for an end to gender discrimination and sexual harassment in politics. “The scourge of sexism is not limited only to our field. Far from it. But as politicians, we must be role models,” the former ministers, who come from across the entire political spectrum, wrote.
“We won’t stay quiet anymore,” the women warn, before going on to describe the sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour they and others have had to endure – from breast-grabbing to underwear pinging. “It’s not women who should have to change: it’s the behaviour of certain men that should.”
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The World Economic Forum has published an article on the relevance that sexism still has in politics nowadays. By the end of the year, two of the world’s most powerful political institutions – the United Nations and the US government – could be led by women.
It’s an encouraging sign of the progress being made in the traditionally male-dominated field of politics. But it’s also brought to the surface somewhat less progressive attitudes and opinions, revealing something many women already suspected: in politics, sexism and misogyny live on.
The latest example comes from France, where 17 female politicians – including IMF chief and former French finance minister Christine Lagarde – have signed an open letter calling for an end to gender discrimination and sexual harassment in politics. “The scourge of sexism is not limited only to our field. Far from it. But as politicians, we must be role models,” the former ministers, who come from across the entire political spectrum, wrote.
“We won’t stay quiet anymore,” the women warn, before going on to describe the sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour they and others have had to endure – from breast-grabbing to underwear pinging. “It’s not women who should have to change: it’s the behaviour of certain men that should.”
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