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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Alison Hird with RFI

France struggles to shake off everyday sexism, particularly among young men

Feminists protesting against sexist and sexual violence in Toulouse, 21 November, 2021 hold up banners reading: "If there's no yes, it's a no!" and "Giving in is not consent". AFP - VALENTINE CHAPUIS

Despite the #MeToo movement, sexism remains at an "alarming" level in France with many young men seeing discriminatory or violent behaviour against women as acceptable, a report by France's High Authority on Equality (HCE) revealed.

"Sexism is not decreasing in France. On the contrary, some of its most violent manifestations are worsening and the younger generations are most affected," the HCE wrote in its report published Monday, describing the situation as "alarming".

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