Disrespectful and demeaning to women!
That’s the view of the Opposition UNC’s National Women’s Arm concerning remarks by Prime Minister Keith Rowley during parliamentary budget debate when he was speaking about golf course projects. This was on Thursday.
The UNC’s NWA claimed, “He’s continued to liken a woman’s person to that of ‘pastures which need regular grooming’ and similar to that of a ‘golf course.”
“We’re calling for an immediate and sincere apology! Respect our women!”
NWA added, “The innuendos once more continue to degrade women and the sexist undertones are undeniable. The Prime Minister, instead addressing the many issues facing the country, saw it fit to use his time to make distasteful comments. “
“Once more the NWA calls for an apology from the Prime Minister to all women of T&T - it will no longer be tolerated . It’s very unacceptable to degrade women who are a significant section of society. The women of today are strong, courageous and will stand up against sexism and the apparent misogynistic tendencies of this present Prime Minister.”
UNC’s party unit said Rowley’s latest remarks came on the heels of his recent reference to “jammetry” as he responded on statements by the Opposition Leader regarding an issue.
During budget debate Opposition MPs also jammed Government on the PM’s posturings. UNC MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh on Wednesday said Government’s leader had a “predilection” for the female anatomy aspect.
On Thursday UNC MP Roodal Moonilal was told by the House Speaker to withdraw statements that the Government’s leader had an obsession with the female anatomy. UNC MPs also slammed Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s brush-off of criticism of the budget - and himself - by females at a recent Chamber seminar.