Dozens sign petition calling on Chinese University of Hong Kong economist to apologise over ‘sexist’ talk
Dozens of Chinese University of Hong Kong students and alumni have signed a petition calling on an economics professor to issue a public apology over his controversial talk last week on women and marriage, which many accused of being “sexist.” As of Monday night, the petition had more than 80 signatories from students and alumni […]
Dozens of students and alumni from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, specifically New Asia College, have signed a petition calling for economics professor Terence Chong to apologize for his recent talk on women and marriage that many deemed "sexist." The controversy arose during a biweekly college assembly where Chong discussed the concept of "women fishing for a golden tortoise," a Chinese phrase referring to women seeking wealthy partners.
Chong also suggested that female students should not pursue PhDs and instead focus on finding a husband while young. The petition, initiated by a concern group formed after the talk, urges Chong to publicly apologize and suspend him from his position as associate college head. It further demands the college consider permanently removing him from the role due to the damage his remarks have caused to the college's image and efforts towards gender equality.
Chong has denied any form of discrimination, stating that men can also seek wealthy partners. The college has since reminded Chong to be more mindful of his speech and its impact on others.
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