Ottawa sources have stated that a brouhaha has erupted over comments made online by Canada's former prime minister Kim Campbell the only woman to have ever held the post admonishing women news anchors who appear sleeveless on-air. Earlier Campbell, who was prime minister from June to November 1993, triggered the debate with a tweet that "She is struck by how many women on television news wear sleeveless dresses often when sitting with suited men."
Further critics lashed out in response to the tweet, saying the focus should be on women's abilities, not their attire, and that women should wear whatever they find comfortable and helps them feel confident. Moreover one pointed out that former US first lady Michelle Obama often wore sleeveless outfits, while another noted that Campbell herself posed for a provocative photograph when she was attorney general in 1990.
Moreover in her comments, Campbell cited a recent essay by American
speaking coach Nick Morgan who said in a blog post "If you show up in
front of us with skin exposed, we are going to think about your body."
According to sources Morgan's fashion advice was aimed at both men and women.
