Ahead of Her Time? Brigitte Bardot and the Slap in the Face to Machismo

Now that she has passed away, there is a chorus of praises. In truth, many have spat on her legacy. Brigitte Bardot has been synonymous with sex, scandal, and taboos since the mid-1950s. She played a crucial role in fighting against animal cruelty, but we must not forget her political stances in favor of the far-right led by Jean-Marie Le Pen. Nevertheless, she represents, ahead of her time, the freedom, including sexual freedom, for women, and that is something...