France's Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, Marlene Schiappa, has found herself at the center of controversy after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine. The 12-page interview accompanying her image was about women's and LGBT rights, but the move has been widely criticized by her own party members.
Schiappa has been a vocal advocate for women's rights since her appointment as Gender Equality Minister in 2017. She spearheaded the passage of a new law allowing on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall, harass, or follow women on the street. Her commitment to this cause has earned her widespread recognition and respect.
However, not everyone is pleased with Schiappa's decision to pose for Playboy. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who is also a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, has expressed disapproval over the cover. "It wasn't appropriate, especially during this period," she reportedly told a source close to the prime minister.
Schiappa's critics argue that her decision to appear on the magazine's cover undermines her reputation as a champion of women's rights. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the Green Party politician who came third in the 2022 presidential elections, has also criticized Schiappa's appearance, stating that it is "unacceptable" and that France is "going off the rails."
In response to the criticism, Schiappa took to Twitter to defend her decision, saying that she was standing up for women's right to control their own bodies. However, her critics have labeled her as a hypocrite, pointing out that the French president, Emmanuel Macron, recently gave an interview to children's magazine Pif Gadget.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has come to Schiappa's defense, calling her a "woman of character" and saying that he respects her style. Despite the backlash, Schiappa remains committed to her cause and continues to advocate for women's rights in France.
Schiappa has been a vocal advocate for women's rights since her appointment as Gender Equality Minister in 2017. She spearheaded the passage of a new law allowing on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall, harass, or follow women on the street. Her commitment to this cause has earned her widespread recognition and respect.
However, not everyone is pleased with Schiappa's decision to pose for Playboy. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who is also a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, has expressed disapproval over the cover. "It wasn't appropriate, especially during this period," she reportedly told a source close to the prime minister.
Schiappa's critics argue that her decision to appear on the magazine's cover undermines her reputation as a champion of women's rights. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the Green Party politician who came third in the 2022 presidential elections, has also criticized Schiappa's appearance, stating that it is "unacceptable" and that France is "going off the rails."
In response to the criticism, Schiappa took to Twitter to defend her decision, saying that she was standing up for women's right to control their own bodies. However, her critics have labeled her as a hypocrite, pointing out that the French president, Emmanuel Macron, recently gave an interview to children's magazine Pif Gadget.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has come to Schiappa's defense, calling her a "woman of character" and saying that he respects her style. Despite the backlash, Schiappa remains committed to her cause and continues to advocate for women's rights in France.
she's literally been criticized by everyone, even the pm 
like isn't she supposed to be fighting for those same rights? i feel like she's being super double standard about it 
either way, i hope she knows that her body is her own and she can do what makes her happy 
gotta respect a woman who speaks her mind and stands up for herself 
Marlene Schiappa is like, super pro-women's rights and then she poses for Playboy? 
It's like, two different vibes you know? She's trying to stand up for women controlling their bodies, but at the same time she's on the cover of a magazine that's kinda... not exactly known for its feminist cred 
I mean, what's next? 
Is she just trying to stir up controversy or what? 
. But at the same time, it's hard to shake off the feeling that this is all just a bit too calculated for comfort... I mean, who else can make being on the cover of an adult magazine a legit way to talk about feminism? 
And now with PM Borne chiming in and calling it "unacceptable"... it feels like Schiappa's just trying to stir up drama 
. Still, kudos to her for sticking to her guns and keeping the conversation going - that's what counts! 
Just don't see how it aligns with her feminist goals. And what about the hypocrisy thing? I mean, if she's so passionate about women's rights, shouldn't she be setting a better example? 
Gérald Darmanin is right, Schiappa is a strong woman with conviction 
. And yeah, maybe the timing isn't great, but can't we just have our politicians be more genuine for once? 
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