
"China bank’s ‘sexist’ promotion sparks outrage"
Story here. Notice how the word 'sexist' is in quotes, in spite of the fact that the practice is clearly so. Good to see that Chinese men are protesting. Excerpt:
'A Chinese bank’s offer to automatically transfer most of a husband’s income to his wife’s account has provoked fury, with some calling it “the most atrocious banking service against men in history.”
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Traditionally women have taken charge of household finances in China, but as the country modernizes, attitudes have changed, especially among the young, and the advertisement set off a firestorm of controversy.
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“The CMB service is far too atrocious – it is a boon for the ladies and a deadly blow for men. I remind you gentlemen that you should never let your better half go to CMB,” said a user with the handle “gossip girl in finance.”
Another wrote: “I can’t understand the bank – does it intend to disable all men in China or dismantle all Chinese families?”'
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