Is sexism getting worse? The BBC has withdrawn two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials after widespread backlash against the “inappropriate behaviour” of presenter Gregg Wallace.
BBC bows to pressure over Wallace
Solidarity: The New Statesman notes that women and men have turned comments by Gregg Wallace (above) into something positive and powerful. Comedian David Baddiel is quoted as saying:“It’s not often that the internet gets behind middle-class middle-aged women these days, but thanks to Gregg Wallace for making it happen.” Glossary
Non-consensual - Without consent or agreement.
Humility - The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance.
Debacle - A complete failure, often deserving ridicule.
Lad Culture - Lad culture is a term used to describe a set of behaviours, attitudes, and practices that are often associated with young heterosexual men.
Fiasco - A complete failure, especially a humiliating one.
Misogyny - Hatred of or discrimination against women. The term comes from the Ancient Greek "miso", meaning "hate", and "gyne", "woman".