A photoshoot involving Finland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin wearing a blazer without a blouse underneath, has received sexist backlash and sparked online debate. We discuss why women in politics are unfairly scrutinised for what they wear. 



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A photoshoot involving Finland&rsquo;s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin wearing a blazer without a blouse underneath, has received sexist backlash and <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sanna-marin-finland-pm-trendi-photoshoot-intl-scli/index.html">sparked online debate</a>. We discuss why women in politics are unfairly scrutinised for what they wear. 

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Laura Kotila/Valtioneuvoston kanslia)

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