Beauty and politics
Sir, — As the author of the “Sunday Times” advertisement featuring the bikini-clad girl, I feel bound to respond to the letter from the secretary of the Women’s Electoral Lobby that appeared on August 21. Frankly I am astounded at Sandi Hall’s interpretation of the advertisement as I took special care in its composition to cater for the most simple processes of reasoning. As an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, I certainly do not dismiss women’s potential in politics notwithstanding their disastrous record to date. The message in the advertisement was simply that looks and charm, which are attributes the present Prime Min-
ister appears to be relying upon in facing the polls, are irrelevant to the office of Prime Minister. I could as easily have used a goodlooking man. and had I done so. I am sure the Wellington Gentlemen’s Club would not have protested about sexist advertising. — Yours etc., R.E. JONES August 25, 1975.
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33933, 28 August 1975, Page 12
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