Canada's progressive government never ceases to amaze. In addition to its proposed measures for assisted suicide for minors being disguised as a social initiative, it has taken a performative stance in defense of women.
On this occasion it was Omar Alghabra, Canada's minister of transport, who promoted the Hope in Heels initiative, which is supposed to raise awareness about violence against women. They do so by stepping into high heels and strolling through the halls of the Canadian Parliament.
Violence against women is still prevalent in our society. Hope in Heels is an event that spreads awareness on violence against women while encouraging men and boys to be part of the solution. We wore their signature pink heels in support to this important cause. @HaltonWomensPl pic.twitter.com/5qngxQ6Myu
— Omar Alghabra (@OmarAlghabra) April 20, 2023
As seen in the video, the legislators put on a curious performance and walk around Parliament in pink high heels, performing ridiculous movements that do little or nothing to represent women. Criticism on social media was not long in coming.
This circus is not helping women in any way, shape or form. It's men having a goddamn laugh. Male violence against women is not a laughing matter and it certainly won't be reduced buy a bunch of pr*cks parading around in heels.
— la scapigliata (@lascapigliata8) April 20, 2023
Men doing drag lite doesn't exactly say "be confident of our ability to protect you in public as you go about your lives, ladies." That's what women need. Laws and norms punishing MVAW harshly. Protection. Bc we are physically weaker, not bc we wear heels.
— Mrs. Sunrise 💚🌼💜 (@DaunenJ) April 20, 2023
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— Bobingie (🩴,🩴) (@BOBINGIE) April 20, 2023
So, your "support" is wearing sex-role stereotyped footwear? How is this supposed to support ending male violence against women? #MVAWG
You do know that women are oppressed based on our sex and using the tool of gender (sex-role stereotypes), pic.twitter.com/Ff6NMEbI0Q— 🇨🇦 Women Exist ♀#IStandWithAmyHamm (@Women___Exist) April 20, 2023
