US EditionBrigitte Macron defends ‘clumsy’ sexist slur against feminist protesters
Brigitte Macron apologized for calling feminist protesters a sexist slur to comfort actor Ary Abittan after his show was disrupted, sparking widespread backlash and a trending hashtag.
- On Dec 15, France's first lady Brigitte Macron apologised for using a slur against activists backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre during a December 7 show involving actor Ary Abittan.
- Ary Abittan's show was disrupted on December 7 by activists from Nous Toutes who wore masks saying 'rapist' and shouted 'Abittan, rapist' to protest the culture of impunity around sexual violence.
- The filmed clip published the next day drove social amplification as the hashtag #SalesConnes trended and Oscar-winning Marion Cotillard used it on social media.
- Despite the first lady's office defence, backlash persisted as Greve Feministe, collective of around 60 feminist groups, demanded a public apology and campaigners and political opponents criticised Brigitte Macron.
- Against a backdrop of post-#MeToo accusations in France, investigators dropped the case against Ary Abittan and an appeals court later upheld that decision.
74 Articles
74 Articles
A leaked recording was enough to spark a national scandal in France: Brigitte Macron insulted feminist activists and then began to explain herself. The first lady said she was speaking in private.
Feminist organizations argue that the expressions used by Brigitte Macron constitute a sexist disqualification and verbal aggression against the feminist movement.
France's First Lady on Insulting Feminist Protesters: No Regrets
France's first lady has found herself walking a narrow line between apology and defiance after she was caught on camera referring to feminist protesters as "stupid b----es." Brigitte Macron on Monday said she was "sorry if I hurt women victims" of sexual assault with the comments uttered during a night...
Brigitte Macron apologizes for insulting statements. Her expression of strength now becomes the slogan of feminist activists.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron has apologized for an offensive remark about feminist activists, stressing that it was made in a private context and not intended for public comment.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
