Sexist Comments Flourish on Airbnb in China
- Women are judged on their looks, including on rival Xiaozhu
- Public outcry ensued after a woman using Didi was murdered
Sexist Comments Flourish on Airbnb in China
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Airbnb bans trolling, discrimination and profanity. Yet if you’re a female user, expect a few choice remarks about your looks while using it in China.
Once regarded as a fun social aspect of online services in China, the proliferation of reviews talking about women’s looks -- from guests being called “a babe” to comments on a host’s sex appeal -- is now drawing fire as a potential safety hazard. While China has long tolerated sexism, recent scandals in the sharing economy have triggered a backlash.