A photo of Finland's prime minister on a fashion magazine sparks professional debate
A picture of Finnish Prime Minister Sana Marin leading a fashion magazine has sparked a debate on social media about professionalism.
Critics said the photo, in which the young politician wore a short jacket and jewelry, was too revealing and unprofessional for a woman in her position.
The comments were immediately followed by a massive influx of support from social media users in Finland, with both men and women posting pictures of themselves wearing similar jackets.
Supporters of Sanna Marin have charged that women are judged far more by their appearance than men, citing nude photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin and other male politicians who have not been considered unprofessional.
This is not the first time that a controversy has arisen over the dress of public figures, as the dresses of women politicians around the world have sparked controversy, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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