Congress Leader Compares Hema Malini To Inflation: Sexism In Politics Just Doesn’t End
Arun Yadav Hema Malini remark, in which he compares her to inflation, exposes the misogyny in the language our political leaders use routinely.
Sexism in Politics
FIR Against BJP’s Pravin Darekar For Allegedly Sexist “Painted Cheeks” Remark
Pravin Darekar is booked under IPC section 509, relating to a “word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of woman.”
Amid AAP Sexism Row, Rakhi Sawant Thanks Husband For Supporting Her
Rakhi Sawant trending on social media after an AAP spokesperson used her to reference an opposition member, netizens alleging the use of her name was “sexist.”
Unpacking Imran Khan’s Sexist Remark: Can ‘Vulgarity’ Ever Be Blamed For Rise In Rapes?
Imran Khan rape remark: The Pakistan PM recently blamed the rise in ‘vulgarity’ for rise in rapes. Must politicians be allowed to get away with misogynist statements?
German Governor Regrets Referring To Angela Merkel As ‘Little Merkel’
Bodo Ramelow said that he should have used the term for male politicians instead, ” Instead I spoke about a woman. That was dumb and appeared disrespectful”
Russian MP Confesses To Staring At Female Minister’s Chest During Her Speech, Says It Distracted Him
Irina Vysokikh’s microphone also appeared to be muted when she protested Ammosov’s remarks.Â
Women In Politics Have Always Been Treated As Second Class Citizens
Studies have shown
that women leaders perform better than their male counterparts. But despite having a seat at the table, they are relegated to the side-lines. More often than not, they are hesitant to speak up due to fear of being judged or lack of confidence, writes Angellica Aribam.
Digvijay Chautala: Yet Another Politician Taking Moral High Ground
The corner from which criticism for Sapna was emerging may have switched, along with her own political alliance, but sexism has remained constant. The onus of morality falls on a woman who performs suggestive moves on songs with equally suggestive lyrics.
Sexism Has Taken Over The Narrative Of Politics This Election Season
Atishi Marlena has joined the rapidly growing list of female politicians who have been at the receiving end of sexism during this election season. A pamphlet whose origins have become a matter of controversy across the country has found its way to the media, in which AAP’s East Delhi candidate Marlena is called a prostitute. […]
Women Politicians Must Take A United Stand Against Sexism In Politics
Many Indian women politicians have raised voice against Azam Khan’s repulsive and misogynist remarks Jaya Prada. No one would have thought that these women will keep aside political differences and take a stand against sexism in politics, when elections were practically on their head. However, contrary to expectations, these remarks have infuriated women leaders and […]
