Brigitte Macron’s ‘Clumsy’ Slur Reveals Disconnect Between French Leadership and #MeToo Movement

When France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron publicly defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters, claiming it was a private, clumsy remark, she inadvertently spotlighted a troubling divide between political elites and the broader public committed to addressing sexual violence. The incident isn't just about offensive language—it speaks to an entrenched attitude that dismisses voices demanding justice. Why Does Political Privilege Shield Defenders of the Status Quo? Backstage at Paris’ Folies Bergère theatre, Brigitte Macron comforted actor Ary Abittan after feminist activists disrupted his show with chants accusing him of rape—a charge that French magistrates dismissed twice due...