Alliance candidate: Ben Lowry should first talk to women before claiming sexism is mute
In relation to Ben Lowry's article about women (January 28) in local politics no longer facing discrimination, it is clear Mr Lowry does not understand sexism.
While there are more women in politics, it does not mean there is no sexism, sexists or misogyny.
In May, all the female MLAs were invited to take part in a photograph to show their growth in number. In a non-sexist environment, there would be no commentary about that number.
The fact is it is surprising so many women are taking up public office reveals a misogynistic complex many would do well to recognise. Media commentary such as ‘what she is wearing’ or ‘how many children she has’, as opposed to ability reveals sexism is alive and well.
Mr Lowry might have a chat with a woman in politics before putting fingers on his keyboard again.
Instead of patronising women by claiming sexism is mute, he may see while numbers are increasing, there is still much more to do to stamp out sexism in every walk of life, not just politics.
Kellie Armstrong, Alliance candidate, Strangford