Wednesday, 6 May 2015

4 times it's perfectly OK to demand, 'Would you ask a man that?'

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Hold up. Are you going to quiz a woman about her work, life or ambitions?

Before you start popping those questions, here is something to consider: Would you ask a man the same questions?

The catchphrase is a simple reminder that women, particularly those in the spotlight, are often asked the same dull or offensive questions about diet, fashion and relationships that men rarely have to answer

The obsession over stereotypically female pursuits can be harmless, but often it reveals subtle or blatant sexism about what society expects from women. Read more...

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