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The British High Court has ruled that calling a man “bald” could constitute sexual harassment, sparking debate online.
The case centers around Tony Finn, a 64-year-old electrician who claimed he was sexually harassed by his boss during a heated argument in 2019 at the British Bung Company, where he had worked for 24 years.
Mr. Finn alleged that his supervisor called him a “stupid bald c***” during the dispute, which he argued was sexually harassing.
The three-person tribunal panel ruled that the comment “crossed a line,” emphasizing that baldness is “much more prevalent in men than women” and is therefore linked to sex. The ruling rejected the argument that the comment wasn’t sexist, stating that the remark was inherently connected to gender.
Social media reactions to the ruling were mixed, with some users finding it absurd. One user called it “silly,” while others described it as “utter nonsense.”
Some felt that while “banter” about baldness could be harmless, it shouldn’t be grounds for legal action. However, others expressed sympathy for those affected by baldness, agreeing that the issue should be taken seriously but questioning the need for legal intervention.
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