Summary
French First Lady Brigitte Macron received criticism for using a sexist insult against feminist activists who disrupted a comedian’s show accused of rape. The activists protested to highlight issues of sexual violence in France, and Macron's team said her comment was a criticism of their protest method. The incident sparked a varied reaction in French politics, with some demanding an apology and others defending her words as private.
Key Facts
- Brigitte Macron used a sexist insult towards activists who disrupted a show by a comedian once accused but not charged with rape.
- The event took place backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris.
- Activists disrupted the show to protest against sexual violence and the perceived impunity of famous individuals.
- Investigators had dropped the rape case against the comedian due to insufficient evidence.
- The protest group "Nous Toutes" used the insult as a hashtag to draw attention to their cause.
- The incident prompted mixed reactions in French politics, with some calling for an apology.
- Macron's team explained her comment as a critique of the activists' protest methods.
- Sexual violence and accusations against cultural figures have been prominent issues in France recently.
