Reaction in civil society after Marcel Ciolacu's irony regarding the skirt: “Misogy and fragile masculinity”

The Accept Association reacted to the recent statements of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who expressed the fear that he will be “obliged” to carry a skirt in the event that Nicușor Dan would reach Cotroceni. “When a” skirt “becomes a national threat, we know that we are not talking about politics, but about misogyny and fragile masculinity,” the representatives of the organization said non -governmental.

“This statement is not only an uninspired joke, but reflects a deep problem in our society: a fragile masculinity that feels threatened by any feminine symbol and vulnerability,” the association representatives wrote in a long Facebook post.

The organization emphasizes that this type of discourse perpetuates negative stereotypes and limits social progress.

In addition, Accept representatives reminded the prime minister's previous statements, who said that “has gay friends, but Romania is not prepared” for the recognition of same -sex couples, highlighting a major contradiction between statements and concrete actions.

“It is not about progress, but about regress. From” I have gay friends, but I do not give them rights “to” I am afraid not to wear a skirt “is a dangerous distance”, the representatives of the association struggling and recognizing the rights of LGBTQIA+ in Romania stressed.

The Accept Association draws attention to the negative impact that such statements have on society, highlighting that “fragile masculinity is not just a personal problem; when it becomes a political vision, it affects the whole community.” Stating that “the skirt is not a threat, but a harmless clothing article”, the association requires a more mature and respectful public discussion.

They emphasize that fragile masculinity does not only mean the “fear” of wearing skirt, but it is an uncertain form that is expressed by misogyny – contempt for everything that is perceived as feminine. “Through homophobia and transfobia-hatred towards people who defy gender and sexuality norms. By xenophobia-fear of everything that is different. And, above all, through a desperate need for control, domination and uniformity. In the electoral context, all these are packed in discourses that invoke the” tradition “,” God “and” God “. “Innocent”, attacks on person and calls to “God” as a pretext for exclusion. Religion is invoked, but not justice. “Respect for the family” is required, but the rights of all families are not respected, “the NGO argues.

The association also emphasized citizens and politicians have every right to express their support or disapproval of candidates, but in 2025, they can do so without resorting to misogynistic statements, without opportunistic to religion and God and without digging patriarchal fears.

“Citizens and politicians can express their opinions without resorting to misogyny and without instrumentalizing religion to support exclusion. It is time to take a step forward and to free ourselves from the ancestral prejudices,” the representatives of the Accept Association concluded.