Matt Taylor's shirt sparks sexism debate in science
Matt Taylor, a scientist on the Rosetta mission, wore a shirt with images of lingerie-clad pin-up girls at a press conference. Critics called it sexist, sparking online outrage. Taylor later apologized, saying he made a mistake. The incident drew comparisons to Guido Barilla's homophobic remarks. The article criticizes political correctness and superficial activism.
Key facts
- Matt Taylor is a scientist on the Rosetta mission.
- He wore a shirt with pin-up girls in lingerie at a press conference.
- The shirt was criticized as sexist on Twitter and blogs.
- Taylor apologized, saying he made a mistake.
- Astrophysicist Katie Mack said the shirt was inappropriate.
- Blogger James Di Gioia called society retrograde.
- London mayor Boris Johnson defended Taylor, calling the criticism hypocritical.
- The article compares the incident to Guido Barilla's apology for homophobic remarks.
Entities
Artists
- Matt Taylor
- Katie Mack
- James Di Gioia
- Boris Johnson
- Guido Barilla
- Helga Marsala
Institutions
- Artribune
- Rosetta mission
- European Space Agency
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom