During her speech, Ochoa stated that Congress seemed like a parade. According to her, the female legislators were competing to wear the most eye-catching dress.
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In a recent session of the Congress of Jalisco, the deputy from Morena, Candelaria Ochoa, sparked controversy. She criticized her fellow legislators for their way of dressing and wearing makeup. She accused them of promoting hypersexualization and following stereotypes that, according to her, harm women.
During her speech, Ochoa stated that the Congress seemed like a fashion show. According to her, the legislators were competing to wear the most striking dress, the highest heels, the most painted lips, and the finest mascara.
Ochoa argued that these stereotypes force women to look "presentable" to men. According to her, this perpetuates a male pact that limits their autonomy.
Diputada Candelaria Ochoa
Response from other legislators
Deputy Alondra Fausto de León rejected Ochoa's comments. She asserted that suggesting that wearing makeup or a skirt promotes hypersexualization is like blaming rape victims for their clothing.
Candelaria Ochoa was the former director of the National Commission to Prevent and Eradicate Violence against Women. Given her experience, it would be expected that she understood that criticizing women's clothing is a form of sexist violence.
The debate occurred amid the reform of the Civil Registry Law, ordered by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. The proposal sought to allow minors to change their gender on their birth certificate without waiting for adulthood.
Ochoa's words sparked a strong reaction. Some legislators defended their right to wear makeup and dress freely. Other sectors supported her stance, considering that the female image is used as a consumer object. The debate became polarized on social media.
This episode marks a new embarrassment in the controversial career of the legislator. More than a "critique" or "observation," it seemed like a complaint stemming from Candelaria Ochoa's deepest resentment about her own appearance.
