Richard Hogan: Sanna Marin has to fight for her right to party
Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin attends a joint press conference after a video showing six people dancing in front of camera, including the PM was leaked. Pic: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
Picture this for a moment; it’s Friday night, a young woman dances with her friends, they’re having a good time. The working week is over, it's time to let off a little steam. Lost in the dance of revelry, they’re hugging each other, having fun making a little video of the evening. Monday is miles away. I don’t know if they’re "bringing sexy back," I’m no judge of dancing, being white and middle-aged, but as far as I can see, our protagonist can certainly "cut a rug" as my grandmother used to say. Her gyrating is in rhythm with the music. Just young people, letting off a little steam. Nothing out of the ordinary.
The sight of a woman having fun on social media isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. So, why has the world reacted with such hostility to the recently-leaked video of Sanna Marin, the Finnish Prime Minister, dancing with friends?
