Eiffel Tower's Dark Underbelly: When "Respect" Becomes a License for Exclusion The recent closure of the Eiffel Tower due to allegations of gender based discrimination has sent shockwaves through France, highlighting a disturbing trend that threatens to undermine the country's proud tradition of equality.
The incident occurred during a private visit by a delegation linked to the Hindu group Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), raising uncomfortable questions about the intersection of faith and public space.
The story appears to be a straightforward case of discriminatory behavior: A delegation of 100 individuals from BAPS made a private visit to the Eiffel Tower on Saturday, and staff were allegedly instructed to limit interactions with women.