Ciara Kelly: I'm glad to see the pushback on Maura Higgins 'the homewrecker' - the days of blaming the woman are over
Briefly

The article critiques societal double standards regarding infidelity, particularly highlighting the term 'homewrecker,' which is rarely applied to men. It discusses a recent incident involving Maura Higgins, who faced backlash after being filmed sharing a kiss with a married man, Danny Jones. Despite Higgins being single and not engaged in any wrongdoing, she was still blamed, while Jones escaped accountability. This scenario reflects broader attitudes that unfairly place the burden of blame on women in affairs, even when men are equally involved.
It’s baffling how society holds women accountable for affairs, branding them as ‘homewreckers,’ while men often escape such labeling despite shared responsibility.
The recent incident involving Maura Higgins highlights the gendered double standards in infidelity scenarios, where she was criticized despite being single and not a participant in an affair.
Read at Independent
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