French Minister Faces Backlash for Appear on Playboy Magazine Cover
French government minister Marlene Schiappa has found herself at the center of controversy after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine as part of a 12-page interview promoting women's and LGBT rights.
Schiappa, who has been a key figure in the French government since 2017, was photographed wearing a white dress for the magazine. The appearance has drawn criticism from some of her own party members, including Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who reportedly felt that it was not suitable given the current social climate in France.
The French government is currently grappling with a major crisis stemming from President Emmanuel Macron's push to implement pension reforms despite widespread public opposition. Schiappa had been a long-time advocate for women's rights and played a key role in introducing a new law allowing on-the-spot fines for men who catcall or harass women on the streets.
Despite the backlash, Schiappa has maintained her stance, stating that defending women's right to control their bodies is an ongoing issue. She also accused detractors of being hypocrites. In response, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to her defense, calling her a "woman of character."
The controversy highlights the challenges faced by politicians in maintaining public trust during times of crisis. As France struggles to come to terms with its pension reforms, Schiappa's appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine has become a lightning rod for debate over issues such as free speech and feminist values.
French government minister Marlene Schiappa has found herself at the center of controversy after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine as part of a 12-page interview promoting women's and LGBT rights.
Schiappa, who has been a key figure in the French government since 2017, was photographed wearing a white dress for the magazine. The appearance has drawn criticism from some of her own party members, including Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who reportedly felt that it was not suitable given the current social climate in France.
The French government is currently grappling with a major crisis stemming from President Emmanuel Macron's push to implement pension reforms despite widespread public opposition. Schiappa had been a long-time advocate for women's rights and played a key role in introducing a new law allowing on-the-spot fines for men who catcall or harass women on the streets.
Despite the backlash, Schiappa has maintained her stance, stating that defending women's right to control their bodies is an ongoing issue. She also accused detractors of being hypocrites. In response, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to her defense, calling her a "woman of character."
The controversy highlights the challenges faced by politicians in maintaining public trust during times of crisis. As France struggles to come to terms with its pension reforms, Schiappa's appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine has become a lightning rod for debate over issues such as free speech and feminist values.
I think it's kinda funny that she was on the cover of Playboy to promote women's rights... like, what's next? 
Anyway, I get where her party members are coming from, but come on, let a girl express herself every now and then! 
She's been fighting for women's rights for ages, so it's kinda nice to see her own right. 
But at the same time, I don't blame anyone for feeling like it was too much, especially with all the pension drama going on in France... that stuff is super frustrating 
. I just wish everyone could chill and talk about this stuff without getting so worked up 
.
But at the same time, you gotta consider the context of what's going on in France rn. The pension reform is a big deal and people are pretty upset about it. Maybe Schiappa just chose the wrong moment to drop her Playboy cover 
. Can't have politicians being too perfect, right? 
, like what was she thinking?! 
I guess that's just part of the job when you're a politician, right? Trying to make waves and all that...
. I mean, Marlene Schiappa is all about promoting women's rights, so you'd think she'd be down with a mag like Playboy. But, I guess some people just don't get it 
. The government's got more pressing issues on their plate, like this pension reform drama 
. I feel for her, though - she's trying to make a point about women's autonomy and control over their own bodies 
. Anyway, it's cool that Gérald Darmanin came to her defense - we should be supporting people like her who are fighting for what's right 
.
she's defying expectations 
but at the same time 
? some ppl are straight up mad 
about it while others are hailing her as a feminist icon 
gotta respect her conviction 
even if not everyone agrees 
. and tbh, who doesn't love a good magazine spread 
. And yeah, maybe wearing that dress on the cover wasn't the most strategic move, but come on, it's not like she was doing anything scandalous 
. Anyway, this whole thing just highlights how hard it is to maintain public trust when there are bigger issues going on...
It's like, one thing to promote the cause, another thing to be in a magazine that's not exactly known for its feminist vibe. And now her own party members are giving her grief... I feel bad for her, tho, 'cause she's been fighting so hard for women's rights in France. 
But, like, can't she just have an op-ed piece or something? 
... i mean, yeah maybe it's not the most "minister-like" thing to do but c'mon, be a little more open-minded 
... also, some ppl r just mad cuz they dont agree w/ the pension reforms 
. But at the same time, I think it's great that she's using her platform to bring attention to important issues and being unapologetic about it is super admirable 
. Still, the timing of this isn't great, especially with the pension reforms dominating the headlines 
.