Political Power and Sexism
Fr Shay Cullen
Fr Shay Cullen with promoters of Preda Fair Trade
Fury, anger and outspoken protest was registered by a group of French women politicians in France demanding an end to the sexual harassment and sexism among male politicians and government officials which they themselves were subjected to.
They directed their sharp criticism at an enduring attitude and what could be described as male political entitlement to sexually harass female politicians and journalists.
A few weeks ago, they stood outside the French parliament with placards and megaphones and riot police on standby demanding a stop to the daily practice of male politicians – their colleagues – physically touching, groping, harassing them with sexist talk and in some cases, sexual assault by the male politicians.
But that is not all. Last 2015, a group of female journalists spoke out in public demanding the same respect for their status, dignity and rights. Many have come out openly describing they were sexually assaulted by male colleagues.
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