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Greek Australian politicians point to rampant sexism in Parliament


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Australia’s Parliament is experiencing its #metoo moment with rape allegations, however “revelations” of a toxic culture are not exactly new.
Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Shadow Minister, told
Neos Kosmos that “the way politics has been done in Australia for the last 200 years is dominated by the way men do business”.
She points to the very structure of the “chambers which are designed for men” with long sitting hours and only recently did they get a parents room to “accommodate mothers for them to continue their contribution”.
Rampant sexism
Putting aside rape accusations currently dominating the spotlight, Ms Cotsis points to the little, insidious ways in which female politicians experience sexism. ....

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