Why Do Women Politicians Receive Sexist Criticisms for What They Wear?

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 20 Oct 2020 · 24 mins listen

A photoshoot involving Finland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin wearing a blazer without a blouse underneath, has received sexist backlash and sparked online debate. We discuss why women in politics are unfairly scrutinised for what they wear.

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Laura Kotila/Valtioneuvoston kanslia)

Produced by:

Dashran Yohan

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Sharmilla Ganesan

Categories:

Business Analysis,Politics,Social Issues

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Sanna Marin, Women Politician, Sexism, Gender Bias, Internalised Misogyny, Gender Equality

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Why Do Women Politicians Receive Sexist Criticisms for What They Wear?

Why Do Women Politicians Receive Sexist Criticisms for What They Wear?