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Why the text presented by Élisabeth Borne on January 10 brings up inequalities between men and women. Decryption.
By Beatrice Parrino and Mathilde Siraud
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PBecause Élisabeth Borne is a woman, the second to take up residence in Matignon, there are many more curious people than usual to follow, this May 16, 2022, the transfer of power with her predecessor, Jean Castex. At the start of the XXIe century, the little black dress fitted under a white jacket that she wears hardly inspires observers of French political life. At last. Everything is normal. Like this speech agreed that the Prime Minister debits from the court of Matignon. Minutes and minutes of boredom. Until 7:46 p.m. rang. Here is Elisabeth Borne who raises her right fist and dedicates her nomination. To her father who disappeared when she was a child? To his offspring? To his political family? No, “to all the little girls”.“Go after your dreams, continue…
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