Just open LinkedIn to learn about the latest controversy. Sanna Marin, 36-year-old Prime Minister of Finland, is portrayed dancing during an evening… and it’s immediate scandal. OMG! Once this video was released, the first comments came in, calling this behaviour superficial and not serious, given her role.
The woman also had to apologise… think about it. She felt compelled to say sorry publicly and justify herself for having fun with her friends, like a normal 36-year-old woman. Absurd, isn’t it?
But it’s not over. After this fuss, also given the false accusations against her regarding her ‘alterate’ status, she decided to take a drug test to prove otherwise. Guess what? It resulted negative.
In summary, isn’t a woman in politics free to go to her friend’s house for a private party? Isn’t she free to have fun? Isn’t she free to dance with her friends? Isn’t she free to have a drink? Isn’t she free to take selfies or video with her friends? This world is mad!
Wait a moment… When the Minister Salvini was photographed at Papeete Beach in chatting with some girls, this wasn’t a scandal. Isn’t it the same?
Maybe the problem isn’t being a politician and having fun, the problem is being a female politician and having fun. As such, it must be continually judged, underestimated, and considered unprofessional for any futile reason.
Unfortunately, politic world is still full of prejudices and our society is sadly sexist and male-dominated. Working life and private life of a woman are two different spheres and should not be mixed with each other. We, as citizens, should only and exclusively be interested in working life. We have no right to judge or investigate another’s private life just because she’s a political figure!
