Spain’s equality minister urges end to silence on sexist behavior.

Spanish Society ⁣Must Break the‌ Pact of Silence and⁢ End Sexism, ⁤Says ‌Acting Equality Minister

By Miguel Gutierrez and ‌Belén Carreño

MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish society must break a “pact of silence” ‌and stop normalizing sexist behaviour as well ⁣as better support women brave enough⁢ to speak out when‌ it⁢ happens, ‍acting Equality ‍Minister Irene Montero ⁤said ​on Wednesday.

In an ‍interview with Reuters, Montero expressed her hope that the recent controversy surrounding Spanish Football Association (RFEF) chief Luis ⁢Rubiales’ non-consensual kiss on the mouth⁢ of ⁢World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso‌ will serve as a turning point in the fight against sexism‌ in Spain.

Rubiales, who has been temporarily suspended ⁢by FIFA, is facing ⁢calls for his ⁤resignation after the incident during the World Cup final​ on Aug. 20 in⁣ Sydney.

“Spain is a feminist society in‌ which sexism⁣ still‌ exists,‌ but it is determined ​to end sexism,” Montero​ stated. “We are sending the correct message​ to the world, that sexism is over.”

Montero also expressed disappointment in the lack of⁢ support from Spain’s male football players, highlighting the structural sexism in Spanish sport.‌ She commended the⁢ women’s football team for refusing to play until Rubiales resigns.

“I think it has become evident that ‌feminism is also a task for men,” she said, acknowledging⁣ that the majority of Spanish men still condone​ sexist behavior.

“Perhaps it would have been desirable ⁤for this pact of silence to be ​broken ‌with more force and forcefulness. But I ​think​ it has begun to crack and that is a​ very important step,” she added.

Rubiales has⁢ dismissed his critics as practicing ⁢“false‍ feminism.”

Prosecutors have initiated a preliminary investigation into Rubiales’ ⁤actions, but the case will only proceed if Hermoso files‌ a formal complaint.

Gender issues have been a prominent‌ topic in Spain,⁣ with thousands of women ⁢participating in street marches ‌against sexual abuse and violence. The left-wing coalition government,⁤ led by Prime Minister​ Pedro Sanchez, has implemented legal reforms to address equal pay and abortion ‌rights.

Montero welcomed criticism of the government’s response ‍to the Rubiales crisis, stating that it shows ⁢the​ need‌ for even ⁢faster and more forceful changes in women’s rights.

(Reporting by Miguel Gutierrez and Belen Carreno; Writing by Charlie Devereux; Editing‍ by Angus MacSwan)

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