Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's International Women's Day post sparks heated debate
Everyone is talking about Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s recent post on Instagram for International Women’s Day, and not for the reasons you may think.
What initially started as a celebration for women quickly turned into an emotional spitfire from residents across the country.
The post got over 12,064 likes, and 704 comments at the time of writing this article, check it out below.
“This week, as we mark International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the boys and men in our lives who encourage us to be who we truly are, who treat girls & women with respect, and who aren’t afraid to speak up in front of others,” writes Grégoire Trudeau.
“Take a picture holding hands with your male ally & share it on social media using the hashtag #TomorrowInHand.”
While she may have had good intentions posting this, many users were quick to respond on social media expressing their own opinion on the matter.
I don’t mind celebrating men who believe that #EqualityMatters. However, on #InternationalWomensDay I celebrate WOMEN. That’s all.#Trudeau https://t.co/guCAWdZhlu
— Holly Brixton (@Rooting4OBAMA) March 8, 2017
Do you think #sophie was off the mark asking us to celebrate male allies on #InternationalWomensDay ?
— LauraBabcock (@LauraBabcock) March 8, 2017
Okay Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau here’s your friggin hashtag. My male allies can sit the hell down and listen to women today. #TomorrowInHand pic.twitter.com/LHJxjQT58B
— Sonic Ruth (@AtomBombshell) March 8, 2017
It is not International Men Who Love Women Day, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. #SophieGregoireTrudeau
— Jane Eaton Hamilton (@eatonhamilton) March 8, 2017
No, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, I will not celebrate men on #internationalwomensday. They get enough of that every other day of the year.
— lexi (@prairie_femme) March 7, 2017
One user on Instagram, nessamary wrote under the post:
Epic. Fail. SERIOUSLY? On the ONE day dedicated to women we want to remember men???? You need to reconsider your message. This goes completely against what today stands for.
Instagram user jessrossthebaker commented:
I can’t believe you used your position of power to share this message, of all possible messages, on this day.
Another user cgron wrote:
Really? Support international womens day by celebrating boys and men, for…. treating women with respect?!…. This joke is not even funny.
Regardless of the backlash, it appears that Grégoire Trudeau took all the negative comments on her photo with a grain of salt.
“Well, now we’re having a conversation! Thanks to everyone for your feedback and pics! Love it,” she commented a few hours later.