Paris Authorities Probe Eiffel Tower Female Staff Ban During 1 Religious Group Visit
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 8
Paris Authorities Probe Eiffel Tower Female Staff Ban During 1 Religious Group Visit
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 8
Summary
Paris authorities promised an investigation after Eiffel Tower managers allegedly told female employees to stay out of sight during a religious group’s visit, widening a row that has triggered national political backlash.
The restriction was tied to a private visit by the BAPS Hindu group, whose gender-segregation practices were cited in earlier reports; the group later apologized for the incident.
Female staff said they were replaced by men and left feeling humiliated, prompting a strike that shut the landmark on Monday before it reopened Tuesday.
French officials and Paris leaders condemned the episode, with Eiffel Tower management already calling the treatment unacceptable and blaming individual managers.