Italian Women Assail Berlusconi For Sexist Remarks : NPR

Italian Women Assail Berlusconi For Sexist Remarks : NPR:

The prime minister's insult sparked outrage. A group of women drafted a petition saying Berlusconi's statements offend female dignity and accusing him of using women's bodies for his political ends, denigrating women and democracy in the process.

In 11 days, more than 100,000 women signed the petition, protesting against the 'cretinzation

of women.'