French President Emmanuel Macron's intimate boxing portraits have been described as a display of 'virility', with some praising his physical fitness while others criticizing it as a display of 'macho codes'.
Key Points
Macron's boxing portraits convey a message of 'ultimate virility'
Mixed reactions on social media with some admiration and some ridicule
Criticism from Green MP Sandrine Rousseau for reinforcing 'macho codes'
Pros
Shows Macron's dedication to physical fitness and readiness to fight
Can be seen as a strong public relations move to portray strength and energy
Cons
Criticism of perpetuating 'macho codes' and traditional gender stereotypes
Some view it as a political strategy rather than genuine display of fitness