Restaurant poster deemed misogynistic reignites debate about sexism in China


A slogan on the poster said “Get yourself drunk to give him a chance”. - ILLUSTRATION: UNSPLASH

BEIJING (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A barbecue restaurant in north-western China has caused outrage over a poster on its premises that has been deemed sexist and misogynistic.

The poster, meant to promote alcohol sales to female customers, shows a drawing of the back of a woman in skimpy underwear and fishnet stockings. A slogan next to it says “Get yourself drunk to give him a chance”.

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