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Sexism on the beach at Italy’s last segregated coastline
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- A dispute has erupted in Trieste, Italy, over Europe's last gender-segregated beach, Alla Lanterna, which has separate areas for men and women divided by a wall since 1903.
- The beach, known as Pedocin, is defended by locals who value the tradition and the privacy it offers women, allowing them to sunbathe topless without harassment.
- The controversy arose when a female tourist from Milan was asked to leave the men's section, leading her to criticize the practice as outdated and sexist, sparking a heated confrontation.
- Residents argue that Pedocin is an important part of Trieste's cultural heritage, with some viewing the criticism as an attack fueled by cancel culture.
- Trieste itself is notable for its unique Central European character, shaped by its history as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its distinctive architecture and cultural influences.
