The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed her regret over the recent comments made by soccer player Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, pointing out that the athlete still has much to learn about the role of women in society.
Sheinbaum’s Statements
The Mexican president, referring to Hernández’s statements, highlighted the importance of gender equality and women’s right to choose their own path.Hernández, known for being the top scorer of the Mexican national football team, generated controversy with his opinions on the female role, which provoked criticism from various sectors. The soccer player, in his comments, expressed a view considered sexist about the relationship between men and women.“‘Chicharito’ is a very good soccer player, but in the case of his opinion regarding women, I think he still has a lot to learn, because women can be whatever we want to be.”
Claudia Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum emphasized that the ideal relationship between men and women should be based on collaboration and equality, a concept already established in the Mexican Constitution.“So you want a provider, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression. Interesting.”
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández
“It’s a relationship of equality, it’s already in the constitution; it’s called substantive equality because we women have our own characteristics. And it’s equality, but each with their own characteristics.”
Claudia SheinbaumHernández also suggested that women are undermining masculinity, which, according to him, is leading society to hypersensitivity. The player urged women to embrace feminine energy, emphasizing home care and the importance of being led by a man. These statements occur in a context where Mexico faces a constant struggle against machismo and misogyny, as well as impunity in cases of femicide. The president concluded by reaffirming women’s right to fully develop.“Of course we love our families and we like being with our children, our husbands, but women have everything to be able to develop themselves.”
Claudia Sheinbaum
