Sexism at the Eiffel Tower: A Glimpse into a Larger Issue The recent strike by Eiffel Tower staff over the exclusion of female workers from a visit by a Hindu religious group has exposed a disturbing trend in the treatment of women in public spaces.
While the incident is unacceptable, it's also symptomatic of a broader issue that pervades our society – the normalization of sexism.
The Eiffel Tower's operating company, SETE, apologized for the decision, but its apology rings hollow when set against the backdrop of a culture that consistently marginalizes women.